competent

[kom-pi-tuhnt] / ˈkɒm pɪ tənt /

ADJECTIVE

able

Synonyms

STRONGEST

adequate capable decent efficient proficient qualified skilled

WEAK

adapted all around appropriate au fait being a pistol clever complete crisp dynamite endowed enough equal fireball fit fool good know ins and outs know one's business know one's stuff know the answers know the ropes know the score no slouch on the ball paid one's dues pertinent polished satisfactory savvy sufficient suitable there up to it up to snuff up to speed wicked

Antonyms

STRONGEST

impotent incapable incompetent inept insufficient unable unqualified unskilled unsuitable

WEAK

inadequate inefficient

Example Sentences

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For its part, OpenAI might find it is harder to take market share from the iPhone and replicate a device ecosystem than it is for Apple to deliver competent AI.

From The Wall Street Journal

The others here were obviously competent, disciplined, and professional.

From Literature

Larijani’s killing, experts say, is expected to leave a vacuum for diplomatic and institutional experience in Iran as he was perceived as “the last of the competent bunch” within Iranian leadership.

From Los Angeles Times

He said he believes the response has been quick and competent.

From BBC

“Yes, I can see well enough,” I managed in the French that still tasted new on my tongue, and then tried to figure out what else a competent, sophisticated girl might say in response.

From Literature

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