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Grade 8
(com-pe-tent) 3 syllables

Definition

adjective. having the ability to do something well.

Example Sentence

He is perfectly competent to manage the bank branch.

More Example Sentences

The team is competent and works well together.

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Rhymes

  • competent

  • incompetent
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