This page shows Competent in 20 example sentences from English, with an explanation of the meaning and related words like capable or efficient. Useful when writing or proofreading a text.
Competent in a sentence
Related words
Competent meaning
- Having sufficient skill, knowledge, ability, or qualifications.
- Having jurisdiction or authority over a particular issue or question.
- Adequate for the purpose.
Example sentences (20)
As a result, the competent authority has decided to postpone the stray vacancy round of Postgraduate counselling 2023.
Despite having people to learn from like the other Spider-People, Miles even comes off as a capable and competent hero.
Even if what he said is blasphemous, they should have taken him to the court of law and competent jurisdiction.
Tackling apocalypse fiction requires a perfect alignment of competent writing, compelling characters and chaos.
Having a competent veterinarian that you trust, perform the exam and help interpret findings is also crucial.
Le Bodo’s spokesperson told Mediapart that she "will only respond to the competent authorities" during January’s hearing.
The people of Aroostook County deserve competent legal services just as much as someone living in a bigger city, she said.
Hild knew how use weapons, she understood military strategy, and she was highly competent in so many areas.
The Saints defense might have decent numbers, but they have struggled to slow down the few competent offenses they’ve faced.
A competent, articulate, and persuasive leader who provided a constant, stable contrast to the ridiculousness of Westminster.
Meanwhile, BC’s offense has looked competent and at times explosive against better defenses than UVA’s.
The most competent expert capable of making an objective assessment of the operation of an online casino is an ordinary player.
They have also made it clear that countries need to ensure that medicines for sale need to be approved by competent authorities.
GRV supported and coordinated the campaign of Peter Obi as the most competent presidential candidate.
He said: “We are supporting him not because we are from the same tribe but because he’s competent.
I appreciate that they have a mechanism for accountability, but it is equally important that the auditor in impartial and competent.
I want it to be a rom-com because I've had a rough day,” and it renders a very competent story with dialogue that mimics your voice.
The Management Board is competent to decide on all matters which do not fall within the exclusive competence of the General Meeting.
Yes, Suga had the personality of a 2x4, but he was a million times more competent than this clown.
One doctor concluded that Carl Roy Webb Boards II “is not just competent, he is very competent,” the judge noted.
Common combinations with competent
These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:
- competent and 21×
- and competent 19×
- the competent 15×
- of competent 13×
- competent to 10×
- are competent 8×
- competent authority 8×
- not competent 6×
- most competent 6×
- competent in 5×
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About these examples
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