competent
Definition: (adjective) having the skill and knowledge needed for a particular task; capable
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de·fer
2
 (d  -fūr  )
KEY
VERB:
de·ferred
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de·fer·ring
,
de·fers
VERB:
intr.
- To submit to the opinion, wishes, or decision of another through respect or in recognition of his or her authority, knowledge, or judgment. See Synonyms at yield.
VERB:
tr.
- To commit or entrust to another.
ETYMOLOGY:
Middle English deferen, from Old French deferer, from Latin d ferre, to carry away, refer to : d-, de- + ferre, to carry; see bher-
1 in Indo-European roots
OTHER FORMS:
de·ferrer
(Noun)
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