Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English - competent

~ adj 1 having enough skill or knowledge to do something to a satisfactory standard  (She's a highly competent linguist. | competent to do sth)  (I don't feel competent to give an opinion at the moment.) 2 a piece of work, performance etc that is competent is satisfactory but not especially good  (The workmen did a competent job.) 3 having the legal power to deal with something in a court of law  (be competent to do sth)  (This court is not competent to hear your case.) - competently adv