1?competent[5kCmpitEnt]adj., competentcom.pe.tentAHD:[k?m?p?-t?nt] D.J.[6kKmp!t*nt]K.K.[6k$mp!t*nt]adj.?Properly or sufficiently qualified; capable:?a competent typist.?Adequate for the purpose:?a competent performance.?Law Legally qualified or fit to perform an act. Middle English [adequate] [] from Old French ? from Latin compet?s competent- [present participle of] competere [to be suitable] * see compete ? compet?s competent- [] competere? [] *? competecom?petentlyadv.competent[5kRmpIt(E)nt]adj.?Two competent witnesses testified.
2?She always does a competent job.?
3?competent[5kCmpitEnt]adj. ? (?)?a competent cook?competent knowledge?the competent authoritiesHe is competent for the task.
4?If you want to learn English, you must first find a competent teacher.
5?It was competent to him to refuse.
6?competentlyadv.?ablecompetentableadequatecapableeffectivefitqualifiedincapableincompetentinefficient?