English adjective: competent | |||
1. | competent properly or sufficiently qualified or capable or efficient | ||
Samples | A competent typist. | ||
Similar | able, capable, effective, efficient, workmanlike | ||
See also | capable, efficient, qualified, skilled | ||
Antonyms | incompetent | ||
2. | competent adequate for the purpose | ||
Samples | A competent performance. | ||
Similar | adequate, equal | ||
Antonyms | inadequate, unequal | ||
3. | competent legally qualified or sufficient | ||
Samples | A competent court. Competent testimony. | ||
Antonyms | incompetent, unqualified | ||