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competent

UK
/ˈkɒmpɪtənt/
US
/ˈkɑːmpɪtənt/

Translations

competentadjective
more competent
Comp.
most competent
Super.
UK
/ˈkɒmpɪtənt/
US
/ˈkɑːmpɪtənt/
She is a competent engineer who consistently delivers high-quality work.
C’est une ingénieure compétente qui fournit constamment un travail de grande qualité.
compétentSens juridique.
The court is competent to hear appeals on environmental issues.
Le tribunal est compétent pour connaître des appels en matière d’environnement.
Additional translations
compétentSens de biologie.
Synonyms
efficient
expert
able
qualified
adept
skilled
proficient
capable
talented
Antonyms
incompetent

Definitions

competentadjective
Having the necessary ability, knowledge, or skill to do something successfully.
She is a competent engineer who consistently delivers high-quality work.
Having the legal authority or jurisdiction to deal with a particular matter.
The court is competent to hear appeals on environmental issues.
Biology: (of a cell, tissue, or organism) able to take up genetic material, be fertilized, or respond to a specific stimulus.
Competent bacterial cells can efficiently incorporate plasmid DNA during transformation.
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