What does the word competent mean?
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Competently.
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Having sufficient ability, authority, or qualifications; fulfilling all requirements; sufficient; adequate; able; qualified.
Part of speech: adverb
Part of speech: adjective
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Usage examples for competent
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Looked competent and of average intelligence. – The Social Work of the Salvation Army by Edwin Gifford Lamb
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This is the recommendation of a very competent Board, appointed to investigate the subject. – Complete State of the Union Addresses from 1790 to the Present by Various
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You can imagine about how competent such a man as Keredec would be to deal with the situation. – The Guest of Quesnay by Booth Tarkington