competent

As adjectives the difference between competent and amateur

is that competent is having sufficient skill, knowledge, ability, or qualifications while amateur is non-professional.

As a noun amateur is

a lover {{term|of}} something.

In lang=en terms the difference between apprentice and competent

is that apprentice is one not well versed in a subject; a tyro or newbie while competent is having jurisdiction or authority over a particular issue or question.

As a noun apprentice

is a trainee, especially in a skilled trade.

As a verb apprentice

is to put under the care and supervision of a master, for the purpose of instruction in a trade or business.

As an adjective competent is

having sufficient skill, knowledge, ability, or qualifications.

Competent is a related term of concise.

As adjectives the difference between competent and concise

is that competent is competent (able) while concise is brief, yet including all important information.

As adjectives the difference between competent and reliable

is that competent is having sufficient skill, knowledge, ability, or qualifications while reliable is suitable or fit to be relied on; worthy of dependence or reliance; trustworthy.

As a noun reliable is

something or someone reliable or dependable.

As adjectives the difference between advance and competent

is that advance is completed before need or a milestone event while competent is competent (able).

As a verb advance

is to bring forward; to move towards the front; to make to go on.

As a noun advance

is a forward move; improvement or progression.

Active is a related term of competent.

As a verb active

is .

As an adjective competent is

competent (able).

As adjectives the difference between appropriate and competent

is that appropriate is set apart for a particular use or person; reserved while competent is having sufficient skill, knowledge, ability, or qualifications.

As a verb appropriate

is to make suitable; to suit.

Commensurate is a related term of competent.

As adjectives the difference between commensurate and competent

is that commensurate is of a proportionate or similar measurable standard while competent is competent (able).

As a verb commensurate

is to reduce to a common measure.

Expedient is a related term of competent.

As a noun expedient

is expedient.

As a verb expedient

is .

As an adjective competent is

competent (able).

As an adjective competent

is competent (able).

As an adverb completely is

(manner) in a complete manner; fully; totally; utterly.