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Capable (adjective)
Able and efficient; having the ability needed for a specific task; having the disposition to do something; permitting or being susceptible to something.
“She is capable and efficient.”
“He does not need help; he is capable of eating on his own.”
“As everyone knew, he was capable of violence when roused.”
“That fact is not capable of proof.”
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Capable (adjective)
Of sufficient capacity or size for holding, containing, receiving or taking in; accessible to. Construed with of, for or an infinitive.
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Competent (adjective)
Having sufficient skill, knowledge, ability, or qualifications.
“He is a competent skier and an expert snowboarder.”
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Competent (adjective)
Having jurisdiction or authority over a particular issue or question.
“For any disagreements arising from this contract, the competent court shall be the Springfield Circuit Court.”
“judicial authority having competent jurisdiction”
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Competent (adjective)
Adequate for the purpose
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Competent (adjective)
permeable to foreign DNA