1 : having the necessary ability or skills : able to do something well or well enough to meet a standard a competent [=capable] teacher She is a competent [=adequate] portrait painter but she excels with landscapes. 2 law : able to take part in a trial The defendant was declared competent to stand trial.

What do you mean by competency?

A competency is the capability to apply or use a set of related knowledge, skills, and abilities required to successfully perform "critical work functions" or tasks in a defined work setting.

What does perform competently meaning?

in a way that shows the ability to do something well: I thought she played the role very competently.