Competent Definition

competent
adjective
  1. properly or sufficiently qualified or capable or efficient; "a competent typist"
  2. adequate for the purpose; "a competent performance"
  3. legally qualified or sufficient; "a competent court"; "competent testimony"

Synonyms for competent

able

(usually followed by `to') having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something; "able to swim

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adequate

having the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task; "she had adequate training"; "her training was adequate

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capable

(usually followed by `of') having capacity or ability; "capable of winning"; "capable of hard work

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effective

producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect

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efficient

being effective without wasting time or effort or expense; "an efficient production manager

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qualified

meeting the proper standards and requirements and training for an office or position or task

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workmanlike

worthy of a good workman; "a competent job"; "the book is a workmanlike job with chronology and bibliography and index"

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"Competent" in song lyrics

See how competent is used in real songs:

  • "Tryin to pull some skins till they competent"
    BG Knocc Out & Dresta — Take A Ride
  • "what does it mean to be cultural competent"
    AOL — AOL

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