Definitions for competently
com·pe·tent·ly

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. competently, aptly, ably, capablyadverb

   with competence; in a competent capable manner

   "they worked competently"

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. competentlyadverb

   In a competent manner.

2. Etymology: competent + -ly

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

1. Competentlyadverb

   Etymology: from competent.

   1. Reasonably; moderately; without superfluity or want.

   Some places require men competently endowed; but none think the appointment to be a duty of justice, bound to respect desert. Henry Wotton.

   2. Adequately; properly.

   I think it hath been competently proved. Richard Bentley.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. Competentlyadverb

   in a competent manner; adequately; suitably

How to pronounce competently?

1. Alex

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   David

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   Mark

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   Daniel

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   Libby

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   Mia

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   Karen

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   Hayley

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   Natasha

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   Veena

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   Priya

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   Neerja

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   Zira

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   Oliver

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   Wendy

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   Fred

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   Tessa

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How to say competently in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of competently in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of competently in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

Examples of competently in a Sentence

1. President Donald Trump:

   And the intelligence agencies, which have now -- now, now -- because before they weren't, which are now very competently run with some great people.... the intelligence agencies will tell you that tomorrow.

2. David Noll:

   As the economy opens up, many businesses will be using some kind of waiver, what is notable about the Trump campaign's waiver is that they just did such a bad job — that they didn't lawyer it more competently.

3. Sheikh Salman:

   In this time of uncertainty surrounding soccer's world governing body FIFA, it is clear that what is needed, more urgently than ever, is a firm hand to run the world body competently and with a determination to conduct its affairs professionally and with maximum transparency.

4. Chief Administration Officer Simon McNamara:

   Technology will on occasion fail. If and when that occurs, we need to ensure we can mask the impact on customers and recover as quickly and effectively as possible. It is important that it is handled well and competently.

5. Andrew Monaghan:

   Meteorological factors certainly play an important role in determining the global range of the virus-transmitting Aedes (aegypti species of) mosquitoes and how competently they can transmit a virus.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=competently
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Competently
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=competently
4. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/competently