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competent

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/ˈkɒmpɪtənt/ · com-pe-tent

having the necessary ability, knowledge, or skill to do something successfully.

Meanings

adjectiveformal

having the necessary ability, knowledge, or skill to do something successfully.

کسی چیز کو کامیابی کے ساتھ کرنے کی ضروری صلاحیت، علم، یا مہارت رکھنا۔

قابل

qabil

Synonyms

capablequalifiedskilledاہلماہرقادر

Antonyms

incompetentunqualifiedineptناکافیغیر اہلبے ہنر

Common Collocations

  • competent authority
  • competent person
  • competent skills

Example Sentences

She is a competent manager who leads her team well.

وہ ایک قابل منیجر ہیں جو اپنی ٹیم کی اچھی قیادت کرتی ہیں۔

Woh aik qabil manager hain jo apni team ki achi qiyadat karti hain.

To pass the exam, you need to be competent in English.

امتحان پاس کرنے کے لیے آپ کو انگریزی میں ماہر ہونا ضروری ہے۔

Imtihan pass karne ke liye aap ko Angrezi mein maahir hona zaroori hai.

The committee found her to be competent for the position.

کمیٹی نے اسے اس عہدے کے لیے قابل پایا۔

Committee ne use is ohday ke liye qabil paya.

Easily Confused With

competent:Competent refers to having the necessary skills, while 'compliant' means conforming to rules or standards.

Word Family

competence
nounقابلیت
competently
adverbقابل طریقے سے

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a 'competent' chef who can create delicious dishes.

Visualize a highly skilled tradesperson confidently working with tools.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

ہنر جو بھی ہو، سب میں ہے قابلِ فخر لب کے ہنسنے سے بڑھ کر ہے، کام میں جو رنخسار

Hunar jo bhi ho, sab mein hai qabil-e-fakhar Lab ke hansne se barh kar hai, kaam mein jo rankhsaari.

No matter what the skill is, all are worthy of pride; More than the smile of lips, is the work that is dignified.

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* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.

🗣️ Urdu Proverb

جو بوئیں گے وہی کاٹیں گے

Jo boein ge wahi kaatain ge.

As you sow, so shall you reap.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "competens" — having sufficient skill; suitable

First known use: 14th century

The word 'competent' evolved from the Latin 'competens', which meant 'having the power to decide or manage.' It entered Middle English in the late 14th century.