CEFR B1

competent

adjective

Meaning

Having the necessary skill, knowledge, or qualification to do something successfully.

Examples

She is a highly competent surgeon.
The team needs to be competent in project management to succeed.

Synonyms: adequate, capable, skilled, proficient

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competent (B1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈkɒmpɪtənt/

Definition

Having the necessary skill, knowledge, or qualification to do something successfully.

Examples

She is a highly competent surgeon.
The team needs to be competent in project management to succeed.
He proved himself to be a competent leader during the crisis.

How to Use competent

competent in (prepositional phrase): Having the skill or ability in a particular area. — "She is very competent in her role as a manager."
competent to do something (prepositional phrase): Having the legal or moral right and ability to do something. — "The court must determine if the witness is competent to testify."

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