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Definition of competently adverb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

competently

adverb
 
/ˈkɒmpɪtəntli/
 
/ˈkɑːmpɪtəntli/
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  1. in a way that shows enough skill or knowledge to do something well or to the necessary standard
    • The movie is well-acted and very competently filmed.
    opposite incompetently
  2. in a way that is of a good standard but not very good
    • The characters are played competently enough, but without any particular distinction.
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