"competent" in the adjective sense
1. competent
properly or sufficiently qualified or capable or efficient
"a competent typist"
2. competent
adequate, but not outstanding or exceptional
"a competent performance"
3. competent
legally qualified or sufficient
"a competent court"
"competent testimony"
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