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competent

Pronunciación: [ˈkɒmpɪtənt]

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Contexto: «skill or ability»

(adjective) when someone is able to do something well because they have the right skills and knowledge. If you're good at math, you might be called competent in that subject.

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She is a competent swimmer, and she wins races often.

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He wasn't competent enough to fix the computer, so he called a technician.

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Is she competent in teaching science?

Contexto: «job or task»

(adjective) when someone is qualified and capable to perform a certain job or task. It means they can do their work effectively and make good decisions.

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The new employee is very competent; she completed her tasks on time.

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He was not competent for the job, and he struggled to meet expectations.

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Do you think he is competent to lead the project?

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