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competent in Malay

cekap

/ˈkɒmpətənt/

competent in Malay: cekap. In English, competent means having sufficient skill, knowledge, ability, or qualifications.

Malay words for competent

skilled
cekap

English meaning of competent

  1. adjective Having sufficient skill, knowledge, ability, or qualifications.
  2. adjective Having jurisdiction or authority over a particular issue or question.
  3. adjective Adequate for the purpose.
  4. adjective Functionally in order; functioning adequately.

Full definition of competent

competent in a sentence

  • He is a competent skier and an expert snowboarder.
  • For any disagreements arising from this contract, the competent court shall be the Springfield Circuit Court.
  • judicial authority having competent jurisdiction

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Questions about competent in Malay

What is the meaning of competent in Malay?
Competent in Malay is cekap.
Apakah maksud competent dalam bahasa Melayu?
Competent: cekap.
What does competent mean in English?
Competent means having sufficient skill, knowledge, ability, or qualifications.

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