What does "core competency" mean?

An important special capability or expertise, especially that of a business affording it sustainable competitive advantage.

Core competency

Common synonyms include: basic ability, basic skill, central, central strengths, essential, essential skill.

noun

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Noun

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An important special capability or expertise, especially that of a business affording it sustainable competitive advantage.
"The publisher's core competency was paperbacks, but they decided to branch out into online publishing."

"The publisher's core competency was paperbacks, but they decided to branch out into online publishing."