competent

adjective
UK: /ˈkɒmpɪtənt/
US: /ˈkɑːmpɪtənt/

  1. Having the necessary ability, skill, or knowledge to do something successfully.

    1. She is a competent worker, always on time.
    2. Our team is competent to handle complex projects, delivering high-quality results within deadlines.

  2. Acceptable or adequate, though not outstanding.

    1. The work was competent, but not great.
    2. While his presentation was competent, it lacked the spark and creativity to truly engage the audience.

Synonyms

able capable qualified proficient skillful adequate

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "competent" in English means: Having the necessary ability, skill, or knowledge to do something successfully., Acceptable or adequate, though not outstanding..

The phonetic transcription of "competent" is /ˈkɒmpɪtənt/ in British English and /ˈkɑːmpɪtənt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "competent": able, capable, qualified, proficient, skillful, adequate.

Example usage of "competent": "She is a competent worker, always on time.". More examples on the page.