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
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In a primary campaign of would-be Trump slayers, Bragg sold himself as the most experienced.
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Michael Rothfeld Emily Woo Zeller Krish Seenivasan David Mason, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2024
Born in 1918, this will mark the 13th eclipse that Biser's experienced in his lifetime.
—Susan Young, Peoplemag, 8 Apr. 2024
Our content is written by experienced journalists and fact checked for accuracy.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 8 Apr. 2024
Virtual nursing is a new health systems model that uses experienced nurses in remote roles to help support bedside nurses with patient care.
—Nick Blackmer, Verywell Health, 8 Apr. 2024
The break-in was described as elaborate and suggested an experienced crew who knew how to gain entry to a secure facility and go unnoticed.
—Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2024
In: Health Massachusetts General Hospital Boston WBZ-News Staff The WBZ News team is a group of experienced journalists who bring you the content on WBZ.com.
—Wbz-News Staff, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2024
Photo : California Superbike School California Superbike School Every experienced motorcyclist knows how much riding can also help enhance the ability to pilot a car.
—Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 3 Apr. 2024
Mangi, an experienced litigator and a partner at a New York law firm, previously served as a member of the center's advisory board.
—Tobi Raji The Washington Post, arkansasonline.com, 29 Mar. 2024
Michael Rothfeld Emily Woo Zeller Krish Seenivasan David Mason, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2024
Born in 1918, this will mark the 13th eclipse that Biser's experienced in his lifetime.
—Susan Young, Peoplemag, 8 Apr. 2024
Our content is written by experienced journalists and fact checked for accuracy.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 8 Apr. 2024
Virtual nursing is a new health systems model that uses experienced nurses in remote roles to help support bedside nurses with patient care.
—Nick Blackmer, Verywell Health, 8 Apr. 2024
The break-in was described as elaborate and suggested an experienced crew who knew how to gain entry to a secure facility and go unnoticed.
—Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2024
In: Health Massachusetts General Hospital Boston WBZ-News Staff The WBZ News team is a group of experienced journalists who bring you the content on WBZ.com.
—Wbz-News Staff, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2024
Photo : California Superbike School California Superbike School Every experienced motorcyclist knows how much riding can also help enhance the ability to pilot a car.
—Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 3 Apr. 2024
Mangi, an experienced litigator and a partner at a New York law firm, previously served as a member of the center's advisory board.
—Tobi Raji The Washington Post, arkansasonline.com, 29 Mar. 2024
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Etymology
First Known Use
1567, in the meaning defined above
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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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