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

We should have a great fewer disputes in the world if words were taken for what they are, the signs of our ideas only, and not for things themselves.
John Locke