Definitions for Competent
ˈkɒm pɪ təntcom·pe·tent

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:4.6 / 5 votes

1. competentadjective

   properly or sufficiently qualified or capable or efficient

   "a competent typist"

2. competentadjective

   adequate for the purpose

   "a competent performance"

3. competentadjective

   legally qualified or sufficient

   "a competent court"; "competent testimony"

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. competentadjective

   Having sufficient skill, knowledge, ability, or qualifications.

   He is a competent skier and an expert snowboarder.

2. competentadjective

   Having jurisdiction or authority over a particular issue or question.

3. competentadjective

   Adequate for the purpose

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. COMPETENTadjective

   Etymology: competens, Latin.

   1. Suitable; fit; adequate; proportionate.

   If there be any power in imagination, the distance must be competent, the medium not adverse, and the body apt and proportionate Francis Bacon, Natural History, №. 950.

   The greatest captain of the English brought rather a guard than a competent army to recover Ireland. John Davies, on Ireland.

   2. Adapted to any purpose without defect or superfluity.

   To draw men from great excess, it is not amiss, though we use them unto somewhat less than is competent. Richard Hooker.

   3. Reasonable; moderate.

   A competent number of the old being first read, the new should succeed. Richard Hooker, b. v. sect. 40.

   The clergy have gained some insight into men and things, and a competent knowledge of the world. Francis Atterbury, Sermons.

   4. Qualified; fit.

   Let us first consider how competent we are for the office. Government of the Tongue, sect. 6.

   5. Consistent with; incident to.

   That is the privilege of the Infinite Author of things, who never slumbers nor sleeps, but is not competent to any finite being. John Locke.

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. competent

   Competent refers to having the necessary skills, knowledge, ability, or qualifications to effectively perform a task or job. It can also imply adequacy or satisfactory performance. Competence involves being well-equipped, capable, proficient, and efficient.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Competentadjective

   answering to all requirements; adequate; sufficient; suitable; capable; legally qualified; fit

2. Competentadjective

   rightfully or properly belonging; incident; -- followed by to

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:1.0 / 1 vote

1. Competent

   kom′pe-tent, adj. suitable: sufficient: fit: belonging: legally qualified: legitimate.—ns. Com′petence, Com′petency, fitness: capacity: sufficiency: competent circumstances: legal power or capacity.—adv. Com′petently. [Fr.,—L. competĕre—com, with, petĕre, to seek, to strive after.]

Editors ContributionRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. competent

   Having the accurate and specific ability, experience, knowledge and skills for the role and responsibility.

   She and her husband were so competent at their respective employment.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on January 25, 2020  

British National Corpus

1. Adjectives Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'Competent' in Adjectives Frequency: #896

How to pronounce Competent?

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Competent in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Competent in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

Examples of Competent in a Sentence

1. Paulo Pinheiro:

   We can best aid the pursuit of justice at this time through targeted disclosure. We will share names and information about specific alleged perpetrators with state prosecution authorities that are preparing cases to be heard before a competent and impartial judiciary.

2. Sun-tzu:

   A military operation involves deception. Even though you are competent, appear to be incompetent. Though effective, appear to be ineffective.

3. Karen Fawcett:

   Peter is a very competent chief executive and he is running the bank.

4. Thomas Groome:

   Without strong oversight by competent lay people, it wont be seen as credible. theyre not dealing simply with a sin, theyre dealing with a crime.

5. Adam Smith:

   When I listened to the speech that Navy Secretary Thomas Modly gave -- Navy Secretary Thomas Modly was trying to do a half a -- ed attempt at a speech that Trump would have given, hes trying to figure out what would the narcissist do -- people are trying to figure out how to lead when their example is someone who is not competent orcapable.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Competent
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Competent
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=Competent
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Competent
6. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=Competent