Meaning & use
Competently
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In a manner showing sufficient skill or ability to perform a task adequately.
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The new hire handled the client call competently despite little training.
The surgery was performed competently and without complications.
A note on using this word
Describes solid, reliable performance rather than exceptional skill; "competently" is a step below "brilliantly" or "expertly."
Words with a similar meaning
capablyadequatelyproficiently
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Words with an opposite meaning
incompetentlypoorly
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