Competent
Example: Zij is een competente professional in haar vakgebied.
Definition
"Competent" describes a person who has the necessary skills, knowledge, and ability to perform a task or job effectively. For example, a competent professional is someone who can reliably handle responsibilities in their field with confidence and proficiency.
Etymology
The word "competent" comes from the Latin word 'competentem,' meaning 'suitable' or 'capable,' which is the present participle of 'competere,' meaning 'to be suitable' or 'to meet.' Did you know? The root also relates to 'compete,' reflecting the idea of being fit or capable in comparison to others.
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"Competent" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (C1) - set 1", containing 120 commonly used words.
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