competent
Definition: (adjective) having the skill and knowledge needed for a particular task; capable
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noun
- A limited or specific period of time during which something happens, lasts, or extends: duration, span, stretch, time. See
time
- The period during which someone or something exists: day (often used in plural), duration, existence, life, lifetime, span. See
live, time
- A specific length of time characterized by the occurrence of certain conditions or events: period, season, span, stretch. See
time
- A sound or combination of sounds that symbolizes and communicates a meaning: expression, locution, word. See
words
- A restricting or modifying element. Often used in plural: condition, provision, proviso, qualification, reservation, specification, stipulation.
Informal: string (often used in plural). See
limited
- An established position from which to operate or deal with others. Often used in plural: basis, footing, status. See
connect
verb
- To describe with a word or term: call, characterize, designate, label, name, style, tag. See
specific, words
- To give a name or title to: baptize, call, christen, denominate, designate, dub, entitle, name, style, title. See
specific, words
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