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- DictionaryCom·pe·tent/ˈkämpəd(ə)nt/
adjective
- 1. having the necessary ability, knowledge, or skill to do something successfully: "a highly competent surgeon"
The meaning of COMPETENT is proper or rightly pertinent. How to use competent in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Competent.
having the skills or knowledge to do something well enough to meet a basic standard: [ + to infinitive ] All we want is someone competent to manage the staff. law having enough mental ability for a particular purpose: [ + to infinitive ] The judge decided that he was competent to stand trial.
Competent definition: having suitable or sufficient skill, knowledge, experience, etc., for some purpose; properly qualified. See examples of COMPETENT used in a sentence.
having the skills or knowledge to do something well enough to meet a basic standard: [ + to infinitive ] All we want is someone competent to manage the staff. law having enough mental ability for a particular purpose: [ + to infinitive ] The judge decided that he was competent to stand trial.
Definitions of competent. adjective. properly or sufficiently qualified or capable or efficient. “a competent typist”. synonyms: capable. (usually followed by `of') having capacity or ability. able, capable. have the skills and qualifications to do things well.
1. having sufficient skill, knowledge, etc; capable. 2. suitable or sufficient for the purpose. a competent answer. 3. law. (of a witness) having legal capacity; qualified to testify, etc. 4.(postpositive; foll byto) belonging as a right; appropriate.
competent. adjective. /ˈkɒmpɪtənt/. /ˈkɑːmpɪtənt/. having enough skill or knowledge to do something well or to the necessary standard. He's very competent in his work. competent to do somethingMake sure the firm is competent to carry out the work. I don’t feel competent to comment.
Someone who is competent is efficient and effective. 2. If you are competent to do something, you have the skills, abilities, or experience necessary to do it well.
The meaning of COMPETENCE is the quality or state of being competent. How to use competence in a sentence.
1. having sufficient skill, knowledge, etc; capable. 2. suitable or sufficient for the purpose: a competent answer. 3. (Law) law (of a witness) having legal capacity; qualified to testify, etc. 4. (foll by: to) belonging as a right; appropriate. [C14: from Latin competēns, from competere to be competent; see compete]
