Competent

Meaning

having the necessary skill or knowledge to do something successfully; capable

having the necessary ability, knowledge, or skill to do something successfully

Example Sentences

She is a competent manager who handles all tasks efficiently.

He is a competent driver who rarely makes mistakes.

Example Expressions

competent authority

Synonyms

capable, skilled, able, proficient, qualified

Entry 1

capable, skilled, able, proficient

Entry 2

capable, skilled, qualified, proficient

Antonyms

incompetent, incapable, unskilled

Entry 1

incompetent, incapable, unskilled

Entry 2

incompetent, unskilled

Collocations

competent worker, competent authority, highly competent, competent staff, competent professional, competent enough

Entry 1

competent worker, competent authority, highly competent

Entry 2

competent staff, competent professional, competent enough