Associations to the word «Competent»

Wiktionary

COMPETENT, adjective. Having sufficient skill, knowledge, ability, or qualifications.
COMPETENT, adjective. (legal) Having jurisdiction or authority over a particular issue or question.
COMPETENT, adjective. Adequate for the purpose

Dictionary definition

COMPETENT, adjective. Properly or sufficiently qualified or capable or efficient; "a competent typist".
COMPETENT, adjective. Adequate for the purpose; "a competent performance".
COMPETENT, adjective. Legally qualified or sufficient; "a competent court"; "competent testimony".

Wise words

The most valuable of all talents is that of never using two words when one will do.
Thomas Jefferson