competent
com|pe|tent /k'ɒmpɪtənt/
1 [ADJ]
Someone who is competent is efficient and effective.
He was a loyal, distinguished and very competent civil servant.
...a competent performance.
● competently [ADV] ADV with v, ADV adj
The government performed competently in the face of multiple challenges.
2 [ADJ] oft ADJ to-inf
If you are competent to do something, you have the skills, abilities, or experience necessary to do it well.
Most adults do not feel competent to deal with a medical emergency involving a child.
= qualified
1 [ADJ]
Someone who is competent is efficient and effective.
He was a loyal, distinguished and very competent civil servant.
...a competent performance.
● competently [ADV] ADV with v, ADV adj
The government performed competently in the face of multiple challenges.
2 [ADJ] oft ADJ to-inf
If you are competent to do something, you have the skills, abilities, or experience necessary to do it well.
Most adults do not feel competent to deal with a medical emergency involving a child.
= qualified