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competent in vs competent at

Both 'competent in' and 'competent at' are correct, and they are usually interchangeable when it comes to describing a field or activity in which someone is able to carry out the basic tasks or duties to a satisfactory extent.
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Last updated: August 05, 2024 • 32336 views

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English when referring to skills, knowledge, or abilities related to a particular field or subject.

"competent in"

Use 'competent in' when describing someone's proficiency in a specific field, subject, or area of expertise.

Examples:

  • She is competent in computer programming.
  • He is competent in project management.
  • They are competent in English literature.
  • Jun 27, 2011 ... Hello everyone! I have a doubt with the word "competent" in this academic context. Could you please help me?
  • Meaning of competent in English · skilfulShe's a skilful driver. · skilledHe's a skilled mechanic. · good atShe's very good at dealing with people. · ableShe's a ...
  • Sep 22, 2023 ... It's an average of the entire test. On my last OA c777 I was exemplary in one section, approaching competency in another and competent in two ...
  • Oct 21, 2024 ... The meaning of COMPETENT is proper or rightly pertinent. How to use competent in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Competent.
  • Meaning of competent in English · skillfulShe's a skillful driver. · skilledHe's a skilled mechanic. · good atShe's very good at dealing with people. · ableShe's a ...
  • Nov 15, 2018 ... A new study suggests that white Americans who hold liberal socio-political views use language that makes them appear less competent in an effort to get along ...
  • Becoming interculturally competent. In J.S. Wurzel (Ed.) Toward multiculturalism: A reader in multicultural education. Newton, MA: Intercultural Resource ...
  • Do Nurse Managers Feel Competent in the Financial and Business Aspects of Their Roles?: Exploring Self-perceptions. J Nurs Adm. 2022 May 1;52(5):286-292.
  • Apr 15, 2023 ... Is there anyone competent in support around here? maezma85. Asked by maezma85, April 15, 2023.
  • Apr 15, 2019 ... I see somebody as competent in Excel when they know more than just complex formulas. First indication for me is when they know what a proper normalized flat ...

Alternatives:

  • proficient in
  • skilled in
  • knowledgeable in
  • adept in
  • experienced in

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English when referring to specific tasks or activities.

"competent at"

Use 'competent at' when describing someone's proficiency in performing specific tasks or activities.

Examples:

  • She is competent at playing the piano.
  • He is competent at public speaking.
  • They are competent at problem-solving.
  • Jun 27, 2011 ... competent at an objective." It's not a glaring error, but it sounds slightly odd to me. An objective is basically a goal. Competent means ...
  • I wouldn't say he was brilliant but he is competent at his job. Synonyms. adept · capable · expert · good · proficient · skilful UK. Opposite. incompetent.
  • Jun 23, 2022 ... When did you start feeling competent at work? I'm in my late 20s, going through a serious funk right now, mostly due to work. I work in tech ...
  • Nov 27, 2019 ... Our Egos Are the Worst: How to Be Humble and Competent at the Same Time. Mitchell Kimbrough. Founder & CEO. November 27 ...
  • Sep 20, 2024 ... are you competent at work? between SDAM + combination of other divergent brain functions, processing info to think bigger/w more internal ...
  • Aug 4, 2011 ... 3 Answers 3 · 4. And be careful: "competent with" is descriptive; "competent at " is disparaging, implying bare adequacy and no more: "Sure, he's ...
  • He's very competent in his work. · Make sure the firm is competent to carry out the work. · I don't feel competent to comment. · She is highly competent at her job ...
  • May 27, 2020 ... I also expect story point estimates to come back down after our team members have become competent at unit testing. I originally got this hair ...
  • Jan 13, 2023 ... 60 likes, 4 comments - therealjoeldunn on January 13, 2023: "Get relentlessly competent at the skills that are necessary to be successful at ...
  • Are Junior Residents Competent at Closed Reduction and Casting of Distal Radius Fractures in Children? Iowa Orthop J. 2021;41(1):39-46. Authors. Scott M ...

Alternatives:

  • skilled at
  • proficient at
  • adept at
  • good at
  • efficient at

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