competent

• Описывает человека, обладающего необходимыми способностями, знаниями или навыками для успешного выполнения чего-либо.

Describes someone who has the necessary ability, knowledge, or skill to do something successfully.

1. Having necessary skillB1formal

   Having the necessary ability, knowledge, or skill to do something successfully.

   Компетентный

   • She is a competent surgeon with years of experience.
   • He proved himself competent in handling complex negotiations.
   • The new employee is competent enough to manage the project alone.

   Synonymsableaccomplishedadeptcapableefficientexpertproficientqualifiedskilledskillful

   Antonymsincapableincompetentineptunqualifiedunskilled

2. Adequate or satisfactoryB2formal

   Meeting the required standards; acceptable but not exceptional.

   Удовлетворительный

   • The report was competent but lacked originality.
   • Her performance was competent, though not outstanding.
   • The team delivered a competent presentation to the board.

   Synonymsacceptableadequatedecentpassablereasonablesatisfactoryserviceablesufficient

   Antonymsdeficientinadequateincapableincompetentinferiorinsufficientunequalunfitunqualifiedunsatisfactory