competent (adjective, com-pe-tent, \ ˈkɑːmpɪtənt \)
Definition: is a trait of an individual that possesses the skills necessary to be hired for a job or perform a specific task. Even though some people are competent by nature, others can develop or enhance their competence in certain areas. Alternatively, an entire organization can also be considered competent if it has the resources and personnel that are needed to provide a particular service or manufacture a product. The level of competence of an employee or a company directly correlates with how successful that entity can become in its field.
In a Sentence:
- Linda had to go through a performance review to prove that she is competent enough to be promoted to a higher position.
- To become a director, Christopher had to show how competent he is in strategic management.
- The new accountant proved to be exceptionally competent in his field, which made the branch manager happy about his decision to hire him.
Synonyms and related words: core competency, competency, strategic management, organizational comprehension, technical competencies
