competent
adjectiveUK /ˈkɒm.pɪ.tənt/
US /ˈkɑːm.pə.tənt/
Good at doing something and able to do it well.
She is a competent swimmer who never panics in deep water.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. Having enough skill or knowledge to do a job properly.
The hospital hired a competent nurse for the night shift.
3. Good enough in quality but not excellent.
His report was competent, though it lacked any original ideas.
4. Legally allowed or qualified to act or decide.
Only a competent court can hear this kind of case.