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Competent

/ˈkɒmpətənt/
Having the necessary skills, knowledge, and ability to do something successfully.

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Examples:

So dashed competent in every respect.

Not that every scientist was competent to judge every contribution.

She proved to be a competent leader during the crisis.

Etymology:

etymology
Derived from the Latin word "competentem," meaning suitable or sufficient, from competere which means to meet or come together.

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