Meaning & Definition of Competent in English
English⟶
Competent
/kɑmpətɪnt/
adjective
1. Properly or sufficiently qualified or capable or efficient
- "A competent typist"
synonym:
- competent
2. Adequate for the purpose
- "A competent performance"
synonym:
- competent
3. Legally qualified or sufficient
- "A competent court"
- "Competent testimony"
synonym:
- competent
Examples of using
He's younger than most of us, but he's shown himself as a competent specialist.
I think he's competent.
I think he's a competent person.