What is "competent" in English? Definition and Explanations
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What does competent mean in English? Meaning of competent definition and abbreviation with examples.
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What is "competent" in English? Definition and Explanations
Meaning of "competent": properly or sufficiently qualified or capable or efficient
Adjective
Meaning of "competent": adequate for the purpose
Adjective
Meaning of "competent": legally qualified or sufficient
Adjective
Synonyms:
proficient, capable, efficient, decent, skilled, qualified, adequate, adapted, appropriate, au fait, clever, complete, crisp, endowed, enough, equal, fit, fool, good, on the ball, pertinent, polished, satisfactory, savvy, sufficient, suitable, wicked, all around, being a pistol, dynamite, fireball, know ins and outs, know the answers, know the ropes, know the score, no slouch, there, up to it, up to snuff, up to speed, know one's business, know one's stuff, paid one's dues,
Antonyms:
incompetent, unable, unskilled, impotent, incapable, unsuitable, insufficient, inadequate, inefficient, inept, unqualified,
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