competent
Definition: (adjective) having the skill and knowledge needed for a particular task; capable
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wel·ter·weight
 (w  l  t  r-w  t  )
KEY
NOUN:
- A weight division in professional boxing having an upper limit of 147 pounds (66.1 kilograms), between junior welterweight and junior middleweight.
- A boxer competing in this weight division.
- A contestant in various other sports in a similar weight division.
ETYMOLOGY:
From welter, heavyweight boxer, perhaps from
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