COMPETENT


Meaning of COMPETENT in English

1.

Someone who is ~ is efficient and effective.

He was a loyal, distinguished and very ~ civil servant.

...a ~ performance.

ADJ

~ly

The government performed ~ly in the face of multiple challenges.

ADV: ADV with v, ADV adj

2.

If you are ~ to do something, you have the skills, abilities, or experience necessary to do it well.

Most adults do not feel ~ to deal with a medical emergency involving a child.

= qualified

ADJ: oft ADJ to-inf

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