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competently

American

[kom-pi-tuhnt-lee] / ˈkɒm pɪ tənt li /

adverb

well or with sufficient skill, knowledge, experience, etc..

Everything was done professionally and very competently.
adequately but not exceptionally.

The piece is competently performed, but no more.

Other Word Forms

Etymology

Origin of competently

competent ( def. ) + -ly

Example Sentences

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A: "One thing Brazil has done very well is that financial regulation has been surprisingly consistent across administrations. Competent players in the financial industry have made money in Brazil."

From Barron's • Mar. 11, 2026

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