competent

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/ˈkɒmpətənt/ English

Definitions

adjective

Having sufficient skill, knowledge, ability, or qualifications.“He is a competent skier and an expert snowboarder.”
Having jurisdiction or authority over a particular issue or question.“For any disagreements arising from this contract, the competent court shall be the Springfield Circuit Court.”
Adequate for the purpose
(of a cell wall) Permeable to foreign DNA.

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Synonyms

capable able effective qualified adequate efficient workmanlike competence proficiency proficient skill applicable expertise expert suitable well-qualified

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Associated

incompetent tribunal authority authorities jurisdiction trial administrator ethical stand counsel

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