Capable vs. Competent

Capableadjective

Able and efficient; having the ability needed for a specific task; having the disposition to do something; permitting or being susceptible to something.

Capableadjective

(obsolete) Of sufficient capacity or size for holding, containing, receiving or taking in; accessible to. Construed with of, for or an infinitive.

Capableadjective

Possessing ability, qualification, or susceptibility; having capacity; of sufficient size or strength; as, a room capable of holding a large number; a castle capable of resisting a long assault.

Capableadjective

Possessing adequate power; qualified; able; fully competent; as, a capable instructor; a capable judge; a mind capable of nice investigations.

Capableadjective

Possessing legal power or capacity; as, a man capable of making a contract, or a will.

Capableadjective

Capacious; large; comprehensive.

Capableadjective

(usually followed by `of') having capacity or ability;

Capableadjective

possibly accepting or permitting;

Capableadjective

(followed by `of') having the temperament or inclination for;

Capableadjective

having the requisite qualities for;

Capableadjective

have the skills and qualifications to do things well;

Competentadjective

Having sufficient skill, knowledge, ability, or qualifications.

Competentadjective

(legal) Having jurisdiction or authority over a particular issue or question.

Competentadjective

Adequate for the purpose

Competentadjective

permeable to foreign DNA

Competentadjective

Answering to all requirements; adequate; sufficient; suitable; capable; legally qualified; fit.

Competentadjective

Rightfully or properly belonging; incident; - followed by to.

Competentadjective

properly or sufficiently qualified or capable or efficient;

Competentadjective

adequate for the purpose;