1. Capable.
2. Qualifié.
ETYM French compétent, p. pr. of compéter to be in the competency of, Late Lat. competere to strive after together, to agree with; hence, to be fit. Related to Compete.
1. Adequate for the purpose.
2. Properly or sufficiently qualified or capable or efficient.
3. Sufficiently skillful, knowledgeable, qualified, etc.; capable, effective.
4. Law, legally qualified; belonging by right (to).
5. Law, legal qualification or capacity; income, especially unearned, sufficient to live on; ability of embryonic tissue to react to external conditions.
Capable; able; skilled, well advanced in an art, occupation, or branch of knowledge
1. Meeting the proper standards and requirements and training for an office or position or task.
2. (Law) Legally qualified.
3. Limited or restricted; not absolute.