B2adjectiveworkeducation
US/ˈkɑːm.pə.tənt/
UK/ˈkɒm.pɪ.tənt/
having enough skill or knowledge to do something well or to the required standard
In context
We need a competent accountant who can handle our taxes.
After a year in Australia, she became a competent English speaker.
He is not competent to make medical decisions for his mother.
Words that go with competent
adverb + adjective
- highly competentThe team is small but highly competent.
- technically competentHe is technically competent but bad with people.
adjective + preposition
- competent atShe is competent at managing large budgets.
- competent toAre you competent to drive a truck?
adjective + noun
- competent teacherA competent teacher can explain things simply.