Definition Synonyms
Definition of competent - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
abilityhaving the necessary skills or knowledge
- She is competent in her job.
2.
able enoughadequate for a specific purpose
- The solution is competent for our needs.
3.
legalTECH. having legal authority or qualificationTECH.
- The court is competent to hear the case.
4.
geologyTECH. resistant to deformation or flowTECH.
- The rock layer is competent under pressure.
Expressions with competent
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organization recognized as having expertise in a specific area
The competent authority on health issued new guidelines.
court with legal authority to hear and decide a specific case
The complaint must be filed in the competent court of that region.
Origin of competent
Latin, competere (to strive together)
Terms with competent included in their meaning
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skill
competent or skilled
ability
adequately capable or competent
character
male who is reliable and competent
security
being cared for by someone competent
competence
competent and skilled in a particular area
knowledge
knowledgeable and competent in a particular area
behavior
act as if competent until it becomes true
competence
being handled by someone competent
skill or knowledge
become less competent or knowledgeable about something
psychologically sound
stable and competent in behavior
competence readiness
be competent and quick to respond to situations
personal skill
competent in many areas
skills
person very skilled or competent
mental state
mentally competent and aware
competent doctor
competent and respected medical professional
pretend capability
pretend to be capable or competent in something
self-control
behave in a controlled or competent manner
competence
highly competent and efficient
competence
competent and effective in a role
incompetent person
person who is not skilled or competent
competence
competent and effective in a role
competence
competent and effective in one's role
competence
competent and deserving respect in their role
skill
in a competent or skilful way
Examples of competent in a sentence
He is competent enough to handle the project alone. Her performance was competent but not outstanding. The team is competent enough to handle the project. Only a competent judge can rule on this matter. The competent authority must approve the document. The competent strata resisted the geological forces.
Competent materials are crucial in construction projects.
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- French:compétent, adéquat, ...
- German:kompetent, geeignet, ...
- Italian:competente, adeguato, ...
- Spanish:competente, adecuado, ...
- Portuguese:competente, adequado, ...
- Chinese:胜任的, 合适的, ...
- Japanese:有能な, 十分な, ...
- Arabic:كَفْء, مُناسِب, ...
- Hebrew:מוּכְשָׁר, כָּשִׁיר, ...
- Russian:компетентный, адекватный, ...
- Ukrainian:компетентний, достатній, ...
- Hindi:सक्षम, पर्याप्त, ...
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