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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. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › competentcompetent adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and ...

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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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   Definition of competent adjective in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › competentCOMPETENT | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   COMPETENT definition: 1. able to do something well: 2. the ability to do something well. Learn more.

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6. www.collinsdictionary.com › english › competentCOMPETENT definition in American English | Collins English ...

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   4 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.

7. 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.

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

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   noun. the quality of being competent; adequacy; possession of required skill, knowledge, qualification, or capacity: He hired her because of her competence as an accountant. an income sufficient to furnish the necessities and modest comforts of life. sufficiency; a sufficient quantity.

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   Jan 27, 2024 · competent (comparative more competent, superlative most competent) Having sufficient skill, knowledge, ability, or qualifications. He is a competent skier and an expert snowboarder.