Pronunciation

/kəmˈpɪtənt/

Definitions

Noun

A competent person is someone who is skilled, capable, and effective in their work or tasks. They possess the necessary knowledge and abilities to perform duties well.

Verb

To be competent (as an adjective) means to be qualified or proficient in a particular skill or job. To use it as a verb, it can mean to demonstrate the ability or readiness to handle a task competently.

Phrases

• “Be/Show competent in” refers to having the necessary skills or proficiency.
• “Competent workers” are those who consistently deliver high-quality results.
• “Displaying competence” means exhibiting the ability to do something well.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “She hired a team of competent engineers to design the new project.”
• Verb: “The manager expects all employees to be competent in their respective roles.”
• Adjective: “Her competent handling of the crisis earned her praise from her colleagues.”

Synonyms

• Skilled
• Proficient
• Capable
• Expert
• Astute
• Adroit
• Efficient

Antonyms

• Incompetent
• Unskilled
• Inexperienced
• Unproficient
• Incapable
• Novice
• Untrained