6 uses
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Definition
capable (able to do something in a generally satisfactory manner) — sometimes specifically to have legal capability
- There's usually a reason for both of those things for a man of my age and competence.Chapter 7 (78% in)
- The soldier in his grip was dead if he disobeyed, and with a single shot any reasonably competent marksman could kill the man by the steps.Chapter 23 (70% in)
- If I miss this meeting because of incompetence there'll be several very upset commissioners, including a powerful general of the People's Army who's anxious to conclude certain purchases from France.'Chapter 24 (34% in)
- It was always our intent to spare you, for you were asked to perform duties beyond your competence at your age, privileged to learn secrets beyond your understanding.Chapter 27 (18% in)
- 'That's dubious, but I like to think I'm competent.Chapter 31 (20% in)
- The physician had asked McAllister how he expected to replace him — there was a dearth of competent doctors in Macao.Chapter 35 (9% in)
There are no more uses of "competent" in The Bourne Supremacy.
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