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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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2. en.thefreedictionary.com › competentCompetent - definition of competent by The Free Dictionary

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   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] ˈcompetently adv.

3. www.dictionary.com › browse › competenceCOMPETENCE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Competence definition: the quality of being competent; adequacy; possession of required skill, knowledge, qualification, or capacity. See examples of COMPETENCE used in a sentence.

4. en.m.wiktionary.org › wiki › competentcompetent - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

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   Jan 27, 2024 · competent - Wiktionary, the free dictionary. See also: compétent and compètent. Contents. 1 English. 1.1 Etymology. 1.2 Pronunciation. 1.3 Adjective. 1.3.1 Antonyms. 1.3.2 Related terms. 1.3.3 Translations. 2 Catalan. 2.1 Etymology. 2.2 Pronunciation. 2.3 Adjective. 2.3.1 Derived terms. 2.3.2 Related terms. 2.4 Further reading. 3 Dutch.

5. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › competencecompetence noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and ...

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   Definition of competence noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryCOMPETENCE definition in American English | Collins English ...

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   6 days ago · Definition of 'competence' Word Frequency. competence. (kɒmpɪtəns ) uncountable noun. Competence is the ability to do something well or effectively. Many people have testified to his competence. Synonyms: ability, skill, talent, capacity More Synonyms of competence. More Synonyms of competence. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary.

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   Definition of competent. English dictionary and integrated thesaurus for learners, writers, teachers, and students with advanced, intermediate, and beginner levels.

8. www.oed.com › dictionary › competent_adjcompetent, adj. meanings, etymology and more | Oxford English ...

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   What does the adjective competent mean? There are 21 meanings listed in OED's entry for the adjective competent, six of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. competent.