competent
/ˈkɒmpɪtənt/
Capable
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- 1.
Having the necessary ability, knowledge, or skill to do something successfully.
"She is a highly competent manager."
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Our team needs a competent leader who can guide us through this project.
Our team needs a capable leader who can guide us through this project.
He's a competent speaker, but he lacks charisma.
He's a capable speaker, but he lacks charisma.
For a first-time programmer, her code was remarkably competent.
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How do you pronounce competent?
competent is pronounced [/ˈkɒmpɪtənt/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does competent mean?
competent means "Capable". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is competent?
competent is a Intermediate-level word.
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Example: "Our team needs a competent leader who can guide us through this project." — used to mean "Capable".
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