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   Com·pe·tent

   /ˈkämpəd(ə)nt/

   

   adjective

   • 1. having the necessary ability, knowledge, or skill to do something successfully: "a highly competent surgeon"
   • ▪ (of a person) efficient and capable: "an infinitely competent mother of three" Similar capableableproficientadeptadroitaccomplishedskillfulskilledgiftedtalentedmasterlyvirtuosoexpertknowledgeablequalifiedtrainedefficientgoodexcellentbrilliantinformal:greatmeanwickeddeadlyniftycrackacewizardmagiccrackerjackvulgar slang:shit-hotarchaic, humorous:compleatrare:habileOpposite incompetent
   • ▪ acceptable and satisfactory, though not outstanding: "she spoke quite competent French" Similar adequateacceptablesatisfactoryreasonablefairdecentgood enoughsufficiently goodnot badall rightaveragetolerablepassablemoderatemiddlingup to scratchup to the markup to parinformal:OKokayso-sofair-to-middlingup to snuffOpposite inadequate
   • ▪ (of a court or other body) accepted as having legal authority to deal with a particular matter: "the governor was not the competent authority to deal with the matter" Similar fitfittedequippedsuitablesuitedappropriatequalifiedempoweredauthorizedOpposite unfit
   • ▪ (of a criminal defendant) able to understand the charges and to aid in defending themselves.
   • ▪ capable of performing the normal function effectively.

   Word Origin late Middle English (in the sense ‘suitable, adequate’): from Latin competent-, from the verb competere in its earlier sense ‘be fit or proper’ (see compete).

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   Competent definition: having suitable or sufficient skill, knowledge, experience, etc., for some purpose; properly qualified. See examples of COMPETENT used in a sentence.

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   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.

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   having the power to decide something. The case was referred to a competent authority. Definition of competent adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   The meaning of COMPETENCE is the quality or state of being competent. How to use competence in a sentence.

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   6 days ago · 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 by to) belonging as a right; appropriate.

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   COMPETENT | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary. Meaning of competent – Learner’s Dictionary. competent. adjective. uk / ˈkɒmpɪt ə nt / us. Add to word list. able to do something well: a competent swimmer / teacher. competence. noun [ U ] uk / ˈkɒmpɪt ə ns / us. the ability to do something well. competently. adverb.

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   competent (to do something) having enough skill or knowledge to do something well or to the necessary standard Make sure the firm is competent to carry out the work. He's very competent in his work. I don't feel competent to comment. opposite incompetent. Join us.