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Word: Competent
Speech Type: Adjective
Etymology:
late Middle English (in the sense ‘suitable, adequate’): from Latin competent-, from the verb competere in its earlier sense ‘be fit or proper’ (see compete)
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈkɒmpɪt(ə)nt
Dialects: British English
Definition:
having the necessary ability, knowledge, or skill to do something successfully
Short Definition:able to do something successfully
Examples:- a highly competent surgeon
- make sure the firm is competent to carry out the work
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