Adjective: competent kóm-pi-t(u)nt
- Properly or sufficiently qualified or capable or efficient
"a competent typist"
- Adequate, but not outstanding or exceptional
"a competent performance"
- Legally qualified or sufficient
"a competent court"; "competent testimony"
See also: able, adequate, capable, effective, efficient, equal, qualified, skilled, workmanlike
Antonym: incompetent
Encyclopedia: Competent