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 chief difference between words and deeds is that words are always intended for men for their approbation, but deeds can be done only for God.
Leo Tolstoy