competent
adjective
1. properly or sufficiently qualified or capable or efficient
- a competent typist
Similar word(s): capable, able, capable, effective, efficient, workmanlike, efficient, qualified, skilled
2. adequate, but not outstanding or exceptional
- a competent performance
Similar word(s): adequate, equal
3. legally qualified or sufficient
- a competent court
- competent testimony
Sentences with competent as an adjective:
- He is a competent skier and an expert snowboarder.
- For any disagreements arising from this contract, the competent court shall be the Springfield Circuit Court.
- judicial authority having competent jurisdiction