In a competent manner; with adequate skill, knowledge, or ability to perform a task well.
Adverbial form of 'competent' (able, qualified) formed by adding '-ly.' 'Competent' derives from Latin 'competens,' meaning suitable or adequate, from 'competere' (to strive together, be equal to).
In work evaluations, 'competent' gets the job done, but doesn't stand out—it's interesting how English built a word system where 'competently' sits between 'adequately' and 'excellently.' The word itself tells you it's middling praise!
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