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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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   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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   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.

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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.

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

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   com·pe·tent. pronunciation: kam p tnt. features: Word Combinations ( adjective ), Word Explorer. Word Explorer. See. care. The meaning of competent. Definition of competent. English dictionary and integrated thesaurus for learners, writers, teachers, and students with advanced, intermediate, and beginner levels.