competent
/ˈkɑːmpɪtənt/
com · pe · tent
ˈkɑːm · pɪ · tənt
English Definition
adj. able, skilled
Significado en Español
competente
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
có năng lực, đủ khả năng
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Example Sentence
She is a competent manager.
她是称职的经理。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
compet(competition)+ent.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is most similar in meaning to “competent”.
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A
Skillful
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B
Lucky
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C
Timid
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D
Clumsy
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A — Skillful.
“competent” means adj. able, skilled
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
We hired a ______ electrician to rewire the entire house safely.
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A
incompetent
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B
careless
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C
competent
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D
unskilled
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C — competent.
“competent” means adj. able, skilled
Common questions about “competent”
What does “competent” mean?
competent — adj. able, skilled. In Chinese: 有能力的，能胜任的.
How do you pronounce “competent”?
competent is pronounced /ˈkɑːmpɪtənt/. It breaks into 3 syllables: com · pe · tent.
How do you use “competent” in a sentence?
She is a competent manager. (她是称职的经理。)
What are synonyms for “competent”?
able, capable — all close in meaning to competent (adj. able, skilled).
Is “competent” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. competent appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “competent”?
compet(competition)+ent.
