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competent

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competent in WordNet English dictionary

adjective
  1. properly or sufficiently qualified or capable or efficient
    "a competent typist"
    competent 
  2. legally qualified or sufficient
    "a competent court"; "competent testimony"
    competent 
  3. adequate for the purpose
    "a competent performance"
    competent 
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