What is the meaning of competent?

adjective

  • Properly or sufficiently qualified or capable or efficient.
    • usage: "a competent typist"
  • Adequate for the purpose.
    • usage: "a competent performance"
  • Legally qualified or sufficient.
    • usage: "a competent court"; "competent testimony"
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