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competent

British pronunciation/kˈɒmpɪtənt/
American pronunciation/ˈkɑmpətɪnt/
competent
[ADJECTIVE]
1

possessing the needed skills or knowledge to do something well

antonyms : incompetent
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2

adequate, but not outstanding or exceptional

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3

legally qualified or sufficient

antonyms : incompetent
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Examples
1And she hits the ceiling when Boolie tells her she's not competent to drive.
2He may be wet behind the ears, but he's well-trained and totally competent.
3Professionals are competent.
4Only these guys are actually competent.
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