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competent

adjectivegeneral usevery common/kõpɨˈtẽtɨ/com·pe·ten·te

Definition

1

Having the necessary ability, knowledge, or skill to do something successfully.

Usage examples

“She is a highly competent manager.”
“The court ruled it was a competent authority.”

Common combinations

competent authoritycompetent jurisdictioncompetent person