Competent vs. Proficient

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;

Proficientadjective

Good at something; skilled; fluent; practiced, especially in relation to a task or skill.

Proficientnoun

An expert.

Proficientnoun

One who has made considerable advances in any business, art, science, or branch of learning; an expert; an adept; as, proficient in a trade; a proficient in mathematics, music, etc.

Proficientadjective

Well advanced in any branch of knowledge or skill; possessed of considerable acquirements; well-skilled; versed; adept,

Proficientadjective

having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude;

Proficientadjective

competent or skilled in doing or using something

Proficientnoun

a person who is proficient