competent
Definition: (adjective) having the skill and knowledge needed for a particular task; capable
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the·od·o·lite
 (th  -  d  l-  t  )
KEY
NOUN:
- An optical instrument consisting of a small mounted telescope rotatable in horizontal and vertical planes, used to measure angles in surveying, meteorology, and navigation.
ETYMOLOGY:
New Latin theodolitus, theodelitus
OTHER FORMS:
the·od o·lit ic
(-l  t   k)
KEY
(Adjective)
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