kompetent — meaning in English
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English meaning
- able adj Having the power, skill, resources, or opportunity to do something.
- competent adj Having enough skill, knowledge, or ability to do something properly.
- knowledgeable adj Having a lot of knowledge, especially about a particular subject.
Senses
kompetent is used for these senses in English:
- able (law) Legally qualified or competent. [First attested in the early 18th century.]
- competent Having sufficient skill, knowledge, ability, or qualifications.
- knowledgeable Educated and well-informed.
able — full definition
- adj Having the power, skill, resources, or opportunity to do something.
- adj Skilled or competent.
competent — full definition
- adj Having enough skill, knowledge, or ability to do something properly.
- adj Having the legal authority or jurisdiction to deal with a matter.