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Word

CBI

Phoneticscbi

Definition

n. a system where you are judged on your actual skills and knowledge, not just on how many years of school you have finished.

n. a framework for assessing competence based on demonstrated skills and knowledge rather than formal qualifications or time spent in education.

Examples

“The company uses a CBI system to hire new staff.”

“She passed the CBI assessment by showing she could fix the engine.”

“The shift toward CBI allows employers to value practical experience over traditional academic credentials.”

Examples

simple

“The company uses a CBI system to hire new staff.”

contextual

“She passed the CBI assessment by showing she could fix the engine.”

complex

“The shift toward CBI allows employers to value practical experience over traditional academic credentials.”

Real-World Examples

“But earlier this month, the Bombay High Court ordered the federal police - the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) - to reopen the case and reinvestigate Disha's death.”
BBC News · 21 Sept 2026

Word family

CBINounFBINoun

Domains

EducationLaw

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Level
C1 · Advanced
Frequency
Frequent
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