competent synonyms

competent

modif.

  1. Capable

    fit, qualified, skilled; see able 1, 2.

  2. Adequate

    sufficient, satisfactory, acceptable; see enough 1, fair 2.

  3. Legally qualified

    responsible, accountable, duly constituted, sane, of sound mind, compos mentis (Latin); see also sane 1. See syn. study at able.

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