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1) a title of European nobility (but not in GB) equal to an earl (count)

2) (to act as) a weight, force, equal to (another) and balancing it (counterbalance)

3) to fail to do or be equal to what is hoped for by (a person) (disappoint)

4) a measure for liquids equal to 8 pints (4.5 litres) (gallon)

5) a unit of measurement of distance equal to 1760 yards or 1609 meters at land and 1852 meters at sea (nautical mile) (mile)

6) to be more than equal to (another person, team etc) (outmatch)

7) a unit of measurement for liquids and certain dry goods, equal to one-eight of a gallon or about 0.57 of a litre (pint)

8) a unit of measurement of mass, equal to 16 ounces or 0.45 kg; the British unit of money; to hit or beat (something) heavily and repeatedly (pound)

9) a unit of measurement of capacity equal to two pints (about 1.14 litres) (quart)

10) giving a satisfactory or rewarding return for; good enough for; having property to the value of; of value, equal to (worth)

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Meaning:
efficient

(of a person) organized and able to perform duties well

adept, effective

eligible

fit, suitable, to be chosen; having the right qualification

fit, worthy

ready

in the condition needed for use; prepared

prepared; available

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