competent

[kom-pi-tuhnt] / ˈkɒm pɪ tənt /

ADJECTIVE

able

Synonyms

STRONGEST

adequate capable decent efficient proficient qualified skilled

WEAK

adapted all around appropriate au fait being a pistol clever complete crisp dynamite endowed enough equal fireball fit fool good know ins and outs know one's business know one's stuff know the answers know the ropes know the score no slouch on the ball paid one's dues pertinent polished satisfactory savvy sufficient suitable there up to it up to snuff up to speed wicked

Antonyms

STRONGEST

impotent incapable incompetent inept insufficient unable unqualified unskilled unsuitable

WEAK

inadequate inefficient

Example Sentences

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He demanded an investigation that is "clear and objective, with competent people" handling it.

From Barron's

Self-driving vehicles would undergo "rigorous" tests to prove they are at least as safe, competent and careful as human drivers, before being allowed on UK roads, the government said.

From Barron's

I always wanted to bring in people I could trust and who were competent in the responsibilities I would delegate to them.

From BBC

The expectation of Chinese military theorists is that drone swarms will help the PLA overcome its lack of experience in combat by overwhelming even the most competent human commanders of an opponent.

From The Wall Street Journal

The inquiry heard that Fowler was a competent mountain guide with considerable experience.

From BBC

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