competent
Definition: (adjective) having the skill and knowledge needed for a particular task; capable
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ca·pa·ble
 (k   p  -b l)
KEY
ADJECTIVE:
- Having capacity or ability; efficient and able:
a capable administrator.
- Having the ability required for a specific task or accomplishment; qualified:
capable of winning.
- Having the inclination or disposition:
capable of violence.
- Permitting an action to be performed:
an error capable of remedy; a camera capable of being used underwater.
ETYMOLOGY:
Late Latin capbilis, from capere, to take; see kap- in Indo-European roots
OTHER FORMS:
capa·ble·ness
(Noun),
capa·bly
(Adverb)
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