experienced
adjective
ex·pe·ri·enced
ik-ˈspir-ē-ən(t)st 
: made skillful or wise through experience : practiced
an experienced driver
Synonyms
Examples of experienced in a Sentence
The job calls for someone who is more experienced.
for this delicate eye operation, seek out an experienced eye surgeon
Recent Examples on the Web
Executive Editor Greg Farmer made the appointments with the purpose of building an experienced leadership team that reflects the diversity of all of Kansas City and can help The Star expand its reach.
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The Star’s Leadership Team, Kansas City Star, 21 Apr. 2024
As an experienced developer, Diogo became actively involved in the community development of Odoo Suite on public platforms where software professionals share and discuss coding intricacies.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 21 Apr. 2024
The smaller-than-hoped-for classes — coupled with the number of experienced officers who are retiring or leaving for other jobs — have fueled speculation around City Hall and LAPD headquarters about whether Bass will reevaluate the department’s staffing needs in her new budget proposal, due Monday.
—Libor Jany, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2024
Due to losing a core group of seniors and graduate students from the previous year, she was tasked with building a solid foundation for a less experienced team.
—Devine Blacksher, Essence, 18 Apr. 2024
After 30 years leading opera companies — Welsh National Opera and Houston Grand Opera before coming to Chicago — Freud is retiring as one of the field’s most experienced hands.
—Zachary Woolfe, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2024
In Northern Greece, wildfires broke out—the worst experienced there in 20 years—destroying homes, forests, and vineyards.
—Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Apr. 2024
The pandemic decimated the ranks of experienced employees.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 10 Apr. 2024
Each parties' valuation will be confirmed by a fairness opinion obtained from a team of experienced independent financial experts.
—Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2024
The Star’s Leadership Team, Kansas City Star, 21 Apr. 2024
As an experienced developer, Diogo became actively involved in the community development of Odoo Suite on public platforms where software professionals share and discuss coding intricacies.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 21 Apr. 2024
The smaller-than-hoped-for classes — coupled with the number of experienced officers who are retiring or leaving for other jobs — have fueled speculation around City Hall and LAPD headquarters about whether Bass will reevaluate the department’s staffing needs in her new budget proposal, due Monday.
—Libor Jany, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2024
Due to losing a core group of seniors and graduate students from the previous year, she was tasked with building a solid foundation for a less experienced team.
—Devine Blacksher, Essence, 18 Apr. 2024
After 30 years leading opera companies — Welsh National Opera and Houston Grand Opera before coming to Chicago — Freud is retiring as one of the field’s most experienced hands.
—Zachary Woolfe, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2024
In Northern Greece, wildfires broke out—the worst experienced there in 20 years—destroying homes, forests, and vineyards.
—Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Apr. 2024
The pandemic decimated the ranks of experienced employees.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 10 Apr. 2024
Each parties' valuation will be confirmed by a fairness opinion obtained from a team of experienced independent financial experts.
—Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2024
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“Experienced.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/experienced. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
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experienced
adjective
ex·pe·ri·enced
ik-ˈspir-ē-ən(t)st
: made skillful or wise through experience
an experienced driver
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