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How to pronounce “competent

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Pronunciation guide for competent

Learning goal
Practice the English pronunciation of competent with real speech in context.
Available examples
8 YouTube examples
Real speech example
How to speak up for yourselfwe are able to be competent in their eyes but also be likeable.
Definition summary
Having sufficient skill, knowledge, ability, or qualifications.

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How to pronounce competent

How to speak up for yourself

we are able to be competent in their eyes but also be likeable.

Example Sentences

A Deep Dive Into “competent

Meaning

  • [Adjective]
  • Having sufficient skill, knowledge, ability, or qualifications.
  • (law) Having jurisdiction or authority over a particular issue or question.
  • Adequate for the purpose.
  • (biology, medicine, of an organ, tissue, or system) Functionally in order; functioning adequately.
  • (biology, of a cell wall) Permeable to foreign DNA.
  • (geology) Resistant to deformation or flow.

Practice Nearby Words

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