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competent

/'kɑmpɪtənt/

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adjective
adequate, but not outstanding or exceptional
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"a competent performance"

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adequate equal
adjective
properly or sufficiently qualified or capable or efficient
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"a competent typist"

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workmanlike capable effective efficient able

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incompetent
legally qualified or sufficient
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"a competent court" "competent testimony"
Opposite:

incompetent

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