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✅competent

adjective
/ˈkɒmpɪtənt/
competence competition

Meaning

having the necessary ability, knowledge, or skill to do something successfully
having the necessary skill or knowledge to do something successfully; capable

Example Sentences

He is a competent driver who rarely makes mistakes.

She is a competent manager who handles all tasks efficiently.

Example Expressions

competent authority

Synonyms

capable, skilled, qualified, proficient, able
Entry 1
capable, skilled, qualified, proficient
Entry 2
capable, skilled, able, proficient

Antonyms

incompetent, unskilled, incapable
Entry 1
incompetent, unskilled
Entry 2
incompetent, incapable, unskilled

Collocations

competent staff, competent professional, competent enough, competent worker, competent authority, highly competent
Entry 1
competent staff, competent professional, competent enough
Entry 2
competent worker, competent authority, highly competent

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