1. to have the necessary skill, knowledge, or ability to do something successfully
She is competent in multiple programming languages.
Ela é competente em várias linguagens de programação.
2. to be adequate or sufficient for a particular purpose
The team is competent to handle this project.
O time é competente para lidar com este projeto.
3. to have legal or professional authority or qualification
The court is competent to hear this case.
O tribunal é competente para julgar este caso.