competent
Definition: (adjective) having the skill and knowledge needed for a particular task; capable
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ac·cou·ter·ment
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ac·cou·tre·ment
 (  -k   t r-m nt, -tr -)
KEY
NOUN:
- An accessory item of equipment or dress. Often used in the plural.
- Military equipment other than uniforms and weapons. Often used in the plural.
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accouterments
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accoutrements
Outward forms of recognition; trappings:
cathedral ceilings, heated swimming pools, and other accoutrements signaling great wealth.
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Archaic
The act of accoutering.
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