ಅರ್ಥ : Properly or sufficiently qualified or capable or efficient.
							ಉದಾಹರಣೆ : 
							A competent typist.
							
Not qualified or suited for a purpose.
An incompetent secret service.ಅರ್ಥ : Legally qualified or sufficient.
							ಉದಾಹರಣೆ : 
							A competent court.
							Competent testimony.
							
Legally not qualified or sufficient.
A wife is usually considered unqualified to testify against her husband.