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- Dictionarycompetently/ˈkɒmpɪt(ə)ntli/
adverb
- 1. in an efficient and capable way: "some physicians are unable to cope competently with the problems of advanced old age"
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in a way that shows the ability to do something well: I thought she played the role very competently. He failed to represent his clients competently. See. competent. Fewer examples. Many experts think children who can't read competently by the end of the third grade are in danger of school failure.
Competently definition: well or with sufficient skill, knowledge, experience, etc.. See examples of COMPETENTLY used in a sentence.
in a way that shows the ability to do something well: I thought she played the role very competently. He failed to represent his clients competently. See. competent. Fewer examples. Many experts think children who can't read competently by the end of the third grade are in danger of school failure.
adjective. com· pe· tent ˈkäm-pə-tənt. Synonyms of competent. 1. : proper or rightly pertinent. 2. : having requisite or adequate ability or qualities : fit. a competent teacher. a competent piece of work. 3. : legally qualified or adequate. a competent witness. 4. : having the capacity to function or develop in a particular way: such as. a.
having the skills or knowledge to do something well enough to meet a basic standard: [ + to infinitive ] All we want is someone competent to manage the staff. law having enough mental ability for a particular purpose: [ + to infinitive ] The judge decided that he was competent to stand trial.
competently Add to list Share. competently. Definitions of competently. adverb. with competence; in a competent capable manner. “they worked competently ”. synonyms: ably, aptly, capably. see more.
adj. 1. Properly or sufficiently qualified; capable: a competent typist. 2. Adequate for the purpose: a competent performance. 3. Law Legally qualified or fit to perform an act. [Middle English, adequate, from Old French, from Latin competēns, competent-, present participle of competere, to be suitable; see compete.] com′pe·tent·ly adv.
Definition of competently adverb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Competently Definition. Meanings. Synonyms. Sentences. Definition Source. Origin. Adverb. Filter. adverb. In a competent manner. Wiktionary. Synonyms: capably. ably. aptly. Antonyms: incompetently. Origin of Competently. competent + -ly. From Wiktionary. Competently Sentence Examples.
having enough skill or knowledge to do something well or to the necessary standard. He's very competent in his work. competent to do something Make sure the firm is competent to carry out the work. I don’t feel competent to comment. competent at something She is highly competent at her job. opposite incompetent. Extra Examples.
