competent
/ˈkɒmpɪtənt/adjective
उच्चारण कॉम्पिटन्ट
सक्षम, योग्य, कुशल
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~ (to do sth)
having enough skill or knowledge to do something well
सक्षम, योग्य, कुशल
- a competent teacher
- She is competent to handle the accounts.
- We need a competent mechanic to look at the engine.
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- She is fully competent to teach the class.
- The court found him competent to stand trial.
Synonyms capable able proficient
Opposite incompetent inept incapable
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(of work) satisfactory but not excellent
ठीक-ठाक, संतोषजनक
- a competent but uninspiring essay
- He is a competent clerk, though not a brilliant one.
- It was a competent performance, though not a memorable one.
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- His competent but dull speech was soon forgotten.
- The report was competent and clear, if rather plain.
Synonyms adequate acceptable
§Structures (grammar patterns) 4
competent + noun
Before a noun it describes someone able to do a job properly: a competent doctor.
Noun से पहले यह किसी ऐसे व्यक्ति का वर्णन करता है जो काम ठीक से कर सके: a competent doctor।
- The school has a competent principal.
- She is a competent driver.
competent at / in + noun / -ing
Use 'at' for a skill and 'in' for a field. Both are followed by a noun or gerund.
कौशल के लिए 'at' और क्षेत्र के लिए 'in' लगता है। दोनों के बाद noun या gerund आता है।
- He is competent at handling complaints.
- Radhika is competent in statistics.
competent to + verb
In formal and legal use, it means having the legal power or ability to do something.
औपचारिक और कानूनी प्रयोग में इसका अर्थ किसी कार्य को करने की वैधानिक शक्ति या योग्यता होना है।
- Only a court is competent to decide this matter.
competent (modest praise)
It can mean 'good enough but not outstanding'. Tone matters, so avoid it when you wish to praise strongly.
इसका अर्थ 'पर्याप्त अच्छा, पर उत्कृष्ट नहीं' भी हो सकता है। इसलिए बहुत प्रशंसा करनी हो तो इसे न चुनें।
- It was a competent performance, nothing more.
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adverb + competent
highlyperfectlyreasonablytechnicallylegally
- She is highly competent in accounts.
competent + noun
authoritycourtteachermanagerperformance
- The matter was sent to the competent authority.
'Competent authority' वह अधिकारी या संस्था है जिसे निर्णय का अधिकार प्राप्त है।
verb + competent
proveseemremainfeelconsider someone
- He proved competent under pressure.
competent + preposition
atinto
- She is competent at solving problems.
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- We need a competent engineer to check the bridge.
पुल की जाँच के लिए हमें एक योग्य अभियंता चाहिए।
- Radhika is competent enough to handle the account on her own.
राधिका खाता अकेले सँभालने के लिए पर्याप्त योग्य है।
- The tribunal is competent to hear such cases.
न्यायाधिकरण को ऐसे मामलों की सुनवाई का अधिकार है।
- He gave a competent, if dull, speech.
उसने काम चलाऊ ढंग से ठीक, पर नीरस भाषण दिया।
- A competent clerk can finish the file by noon.
एक योग्य लिपिक दोपहर तक फाइल निपटा सकता है।
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✗ She is competent to speak English.
✓ She is competent in English.
Use 'in' for a field or language; 'competent to' suits formal power or authority.
विषय या भाषा के लिए 'in' लगता है; 'competent to' औपचारिक अधिकार के अर्थ में आता है।
✗ He is a competitive driver in handling traffic.
✓ He is a competent driver in handling traffic.
'Competitive' means eager to win; 'competent' means able.
'Competitive' का अर्थ जीतने को उत्सुक है; 'competent' का अर्थ सक्षम है।
✗ She is more competent than any other girls in the class.
✓ She is more competent than any other girl in the class.
After 'any other', use a singular noun.
'Any other' के बाद singular noun आता है।
≠Thesaurus: which synonym when
All describe ability, but they differ in degree and tone.
सभी योग्यता बताते हैं, पर स्तर और भाव में अंतर है।
Able to do the job properly; sometimes only just good enough.
काम ठीक से करने में सक्षम; कभी-कभी केवल पर्याप्त अच्छा।
- A competent nurse stayed with the patient.
Having the ability or potential to do something, often more than is shown so far.
कुछ करने की क्षमता या संभावना होना, प्रायः अब तक दिखाई गई क्षमता से अधिक।
- She is capable of topping the exam.
Working quickly, with little waste of time or effort.
कम समय और प्रयास बर्बाद करते हुए तेज़ी से काम करना।
- An efficient clerk answered every call.
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