Competent: meaning, definitions and examples
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competent
[ หkษmpษชt(ษ)nt ]
workplace skills
Having the necessary ability, knowledge, or skill to do something successfully.
Synonyms
capable, proficient, qualified, skilled
Examples of usage
- She is a competent manager who always meets her deadlines.
- You need to be competent in using computer software for this job.
legal term
Legally qualified or fit to perform an act.
Synonyms
fit, legally capable, qualified
Examples of usage
- Only a competent adult can sign a contract.
- The court found him competent to stand trial.
general usage
Acceptable and satisfactory, though not outstanding.
Synonyms
acceptable, adequate, satisfactory
Examples of usage
- The food was competent but not exceptional.
- His performance was competent, but lacked passion.
Translations
Translations of the word "competent" in other languages:
๐ต๐น competente
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเคเฅเคทเคฎ (Saksham)
๐ฉ๐ช kompetent
๐ฎ๐ฉ kompeten
๐บ๐ฆ ะบะพะผะฟะตัะตะฝัะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ kompetentny
๐ฏ๐ต ๆ่ฝใช (Yลซnลna)
๐ซ๐ท compรฉtent
๐ช๐ธ competente
๐น๐ท yetkin
๐ฐ๐ท ์ ๋ฅํ (Yuneunghan)
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุคูู (Mu'ahala)
๐จ๐ฟ kompetentnรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ kompetentnรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ่ไปป็ (Shรจngrรจn de)
๐ธ๐ฎ kompetenten
๐ฎ๐ธ hรฆfur
๐ฐ๐ฟ าะฐะฑัะปะตััั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแขแแแขแฃแ แ (Kompetenturi)
๐ฆ๐ฟ sษlahiyyษtli
๐ฒ๐ฝ competente
Etymology
The word 'competent' comes from the Latin word 'competentem', meaning 'suitable, fit, proper'. It entered the English language in the late 16th century. Over time, the meaning has evolved to encompass a range of contexts, from legal qualifications to general abilities.
See also: compete, competence, competing, competition, competitively, competitiveness.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranking #3,008, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.
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