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Competently: meaning, definitions and examples

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competently

 

[ ˈkɒmpɪtəntli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

in professional manner

In a competent or efficient manner; with the necessary ability or skill.

Synonyms

capably, effectively, efficiently, proficiently

Examples of usage

  • He managed the project competently.
  • She performed her duties competently.
  • The doctor competently diagnosed the illness.

Translations

Translations of the word "competently" in other languages:

🇵🇹 competentemente

🇮🇳 कुशलतापूर्वक

🇩🇪 kompetent

🇮🇩 dengan mahir

🇺🇦 компетентно

🇵🇱 kompetentnie

🇯🇵 有能に

🇫🇷 compétemment

🇪🇸 competentemente

🇹🇷 yetkin bir şekilde

🇰🇷 유능하게

🇸🇦 بكفاءة

🇨🇿 kompetentně

🇸🇰 kompetentne

🇨🇳 胜任地

🇸🇮 kompetentno

🇮🇸 fagmanni

🇰🇿 құзыретті түрде

🇬🇪 კომპეტენტურად

🇦🇿 bacarıqla

🇲🇽 competentemente

Etymology

The word 'competently' is derived from the adjective 'competent,' which comes from the Latin word 'competere,' meaning 'to strive together.' Over time, 'competent' evolved to mean having the necessary ability, knowledge, or skill to do something successfully. The adverb form 'competently' emerged to describe performing actions in a skilled and capable manner.

See also: incompetence, incompetent, incompetently.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,686, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.