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COMPETENTLY
competently, aptly, ably, capably
(adverb) with competence; in a competent capable manner; “they worked competently”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adverb
competently (comparative more competently, superlative most competently)
In a competent manner.
Source: Wiktionary
Com"pe*tent*ly, adv.
Definition: In a competent manner; adequately; suitably.
COMPETENT
Com"pe*tent (; 94), a. Etym: [F. compétent, p. pr. of compéter to be in the competency of, LL. competere to strive after together, to agree with; hence, to be fit. See Compete.]
1. Answering to all requirements; adeqouate; sufficient; suitable; capable; legally qualified; fit. "A competent knowledge of the world." Arrerbury. "Competent age." Grafton. "Competent statesmen." Palfrey. /"A competent witness." Bouvier.
2. Rightfully or properly belonging; incident; -- followed by to. [Rare, except in legal usage.] That is the privillege of the infinite Author of things, . . . but is not competent to any finite being. Locke.
Syn.
– See Qualified.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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