beginner
noun
be·gin·ner
bi-ˈgi-nər 
bē-
: one that begins something
especially
: an inexperienced person
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although our son is only a beginner at swimming, he is making excellent progress
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Kris Slugg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 July 2025
From beginner to competitive player, golfers can improve every round.
—Tim Corlett, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
Our expert, Jim Fisher, rated it Excellent in his review, especially for beginners or casual creators who want pro-level quality without pro-level intimidation.
—Juhi Wadia July 11, PC Magazine, 11 July 2025
The good news for both beginner and advanced riders is that there are multiple choices across the 40-odd models on the market these days.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 11 July 2025
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“Beginner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/beginner. Accessed 28 Jul. 2025.
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beginner
noun
be·gin·ner
bi-ˈgin-ər
: a person who is beginning something or doing something for the first time : an inexperienced person
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