ALL meanings of competent
com·pe·tent
C c - adjective competent Someone who is competent is efficient and effective. 3
- adjective competent If you are competent to do something, you have the skills, abilities, or experience necessary to do it well. 3
- adjective competent having sufficient skill, knowledge, etc; capable 3
- adjective competent suitable or sufficient for the purpose 3
- adjective competent (of a witness) having legal capacity; qualified to testify, etc 3
- adjective competent belonging as a right; appropriate 3
- adjective competent well qualified; capable; fit 3
- adjective competent sufficient; adequate 3
- adjective competent permissible or properly belonging 3
- adjective competent legally qualified, authorized, or fit 3
- adjective competent having suitable or sufficient skill, knowledge, experience, etc., for some purpose; properly qualified: He is perfectly competent to manage the bank branch. 1
- adjective competent adequate but not exceptional. 1
- adjective competent Law. (of a witness, a party to a contract, etc.) having legal competence, as by meeting certain minimum requirements of age, soundness of mind, or the like. 1
- adjective competent Geology. (of a bed or stratum) able to undergo folding without flowage or change in thickness. 1
- adjective competent finished job: adequate 1
- adjective competent person: capable, able 1
- adjective competent person: skilled enough 1
- noun competent Having the necessary ability, knowledge, or skill to do something successfully. 1
- adjective competent Having sufficient skill, knowledge, ability, or qualifications. 0
- adjective competent (law) Having jurisdiction or authority over a particular issue or question. 0
- adjective competent Adequate for the purpose. 0