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Term: competent

Definition

(adjective) Having the necessary skill, knowledge, or ability to do something well.

(n.) An individual who is capable, proficient, or skilled in a particular area.

Sense 1: Skillful or Capable

(adjective) When someone is competent, they possess the required skill, knowledge, or ability to perform a task effectively.

Example: The competent surgeon successfully performed the complex heart surgery.

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Sense 2: Qualified or Proficient

(adjective) Competent can also describe someone who is qualified or proficient in a specific area of expertise.

Example: As a competent engineer, she was able to design innovative solutions for the complex engineering problems.

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Sense 3: Competent Individual

(n.) As a noun, competent refers to an individual who is capable, proficient, or skilled in a particular field or profession.

Example: The company hired a competent to manage the marketing department.

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