"competent" meaning in English

See competent in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

IPA: /ˈkɒmpətənt/ Audio: en-us-competent.ogg [US] Forms: competent [positive], more competent [comparative], most competent [superlative]
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  1. If you are competent at something you can do it. You are good at doing it.
    Sense id: simple-competent-en-adj-Wrazne0-
  2. In some countries, if you are competent the law says you are not insane (crazy). This means you can decide things, and may be allowed to do somethings that crazy people are not allowed to do.
    Sense id: simple-competent-en-adj-Kf8CAlvE Categories (other): Law
     
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