competent
Definition: (adjective) having the skill and knowledge needed for a particular task; capable
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assay
noun
- A procedure that ascertains effectiveness, value, proper function, or other quality: essay, proof, test, trial, tryout. See
investigate
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Archaic. A trying to do or make something: attempt, crack, effort, endeavor, essay, go, offer, stab, trial, try.
Informal: shot.
Slang: take. See
try
verb
- To subject to a procedure that ascertains effectiveness, value, proper function, or other quality: check, essay, examine, prove, test, try, try out.
Idioms:
bring to the test, make trial of, put to the proof (or test). See
investigate
- To make a judgment as to the worth or value of: appraise, assess, calculate, estimate, evaluate, gauge, judge, rate
1, size up, valuate, value.
Idiom:
take the measure of. See
value
- To make an attempt to do or make: attempt, endeavor, essay, seek, strive, try.
Idioms:
have a go at, have (or make) (or take) a shot at, have (or take) a whack at, make a stab at, take a crack at. See
try
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