— competently , adv.
/kom"pi teuhnt/ , adj.
1. having suitable or sufficient skill, knowledge, experience, etc., for some purpose; properly qualified: He is perfectly competent to manage the bank branch.
2. adequate but not exceptional.
3. Law. (of a witness, a party to a contract, etc.) having legal competence.
4. Geol. (of a bed or stratum) able to undergo folding without flowage or change in thickness.
[ 1350-1400; ME ( competent- (s. of competens, prp. of competere to meet, agree). See COMPETE, -ENT ]
Syn. 1. fit, capable, proficient. See able .