competent

adjectiveB2 · Upper-intermediate

Having enough skill to do something well.

Meanings of «competent»

1 · adjective

having enough skill to do something well

He is a competent driver who never makes mistakes.

2 · adjective

having the official authority to deal with a matter

Only a competent court can decide this legal case.

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Translation

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«competent» in 17 languages

AR العربية

AZ Azərbaycan

DE Deutsch

ES Español

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FR Français

HI हिन्दी

ID Indonesia

JA 日本語

KO 한국어

PT Português

RO Română

RU Русский

TH ไทย

TR Türkçe

UK Українська

UZ O‘zbek

VI Tiếng Việt

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The difference between similar words

having what you need to do something

ablehas the power or the chance to do somethingShe is able to speak three languages.

capablehas the ability and can do it wellHe is capable of running a marathon.

competentgood enough to do the job properlyShe is a competent and careful driver.

qualifiedhas the exams and training for a jobHe is a qualified nurse.

Word family

competent B2 · adjectivecompetence B1 · nounincompetent B2 · adjective

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