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