competent

Meanings

• Adjective

  Capable of performing a complex process or task with proficiency and skill.

  - "The surgeon was competent in performing complex surgeries."
  - "The competent employee was able to manage the project successfully."

• Adjective

  Having the necessary ability, knowledge, and skills to carry out a task or job.

  - "The competent lawyer argued the case effectively in court."
  - "The competent team was able to complete the project on time."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈkɒmpətənt/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

incompetent

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with competent
compliant , comprehend , incompetent , compatible

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Variants

List of all variants of competent that leads to same result
competent , competently

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'competentia', meaning 'fitness' or 'ability'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'competent' was first used in English law in the 14th century.

2. In some countries, only competent adults are allowed to make legal decisions.

3. The term 'competent authority' refers to a government agency or official with the power to make decisions and issue permits in a particular area.

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Related Concepts

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1. Skilled: Related concept that refers to having a high level of ability or expertise in a particular area.

2. Expert: Related concept that refers to someone who has extensive knowledge and experience in a particular field.

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Quotes

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1. … I discovered that Lieutenant Lincoln—a much-admired man hereabouts, and, I imagine, an exceedingly "competent" physician—was from Worcester …

   - Alexander Woollcott,letter,2 Oct. 1917

2. "Resort cities're transient places," the detective argued. " … That doesn't mean the police aren't "competent"."

   - Joseph Wambaugh,{it}The Secrets of Harry Bright{/it},1985

3. … he was tolerated, if not endorsed as the "competent" painter he was.

   - Markus Zusak,{it}The Book Thief{/it},2005

4. The crafting of fine violins has proceeded for centuries as a secret art, handed down through apprenticeships from generation to generation. It takes 8 years, at least, to train a "competent" craftsman, decades to hone a master.

   - Richard Lipkin,{it}Science News{/it},3 Sept. 1994

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Culture

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The term 'competent' has been used extensively in various fields, including law, business, education, and healthcare. In law, a 'competent' witness is one who is able to provide reliable and credible testimony. In business, a 'competent' employee is one who has the necessary skills and knowledge to perform their job effectively.

How to Memorize "competent"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person performing a task with ease and proficiency, demonstrating the meaning of 'competent'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'competent' with the idea of ability and skill.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the acronym CAPABLE: Confident, Able, Proficient, Adaptable, Bold, and Effective.

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