English · Word Candidate

competent

/ˈkɒmpətənt/

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Meaning · English

Having sufficient skill, knowledge, ability, or qualifications.

Adjective

He is a competent skier and an expert snowboarder.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

Having jurisdiction or authority over a particular issue or question.

Adjective

For any disagreements arising from this contract, the competent court shall be the Springfield Circuit Court.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “competent” mean?

Having sufficient skill, knowledge, ability, or qualifications.

Is “competent” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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