Competent, in a position to (4)

I believe the answer is:

able

I believe this clue is a double definition.

'competent' is the first definition.
(similar in meaning)

'in a position to' is the second definition.
(I've seen this before)

(Other definitions for able that I've seen before include "Having the ability to do something" , "Fully competent" , "Skilled" , "Proficient; skilful" , "Practised" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.

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