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adjective ex·pert \ˈek-ˌspərt, ik-ˈspərt\

Definition of expert

  1. 1 obsolete :  experienced

  2. 2 :  having, involving, or displaying special skill or knowledge derived from training or experience

expertly

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expertness

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Examples of expert in a Sentence

  1. We received some expert advice.

  2. The company has become expert at adapting its products for new clients.

Origin and Etymology of expert

Middle English, from Anglo-French & Latin; Anglo-French, from Latin expertus, from past participle of experiri


First Known Use: 14th century

expert Synonyms

Synonyms
adroit, artful, bravura, deft, delicate, dexterous (also dextrous), skillful, masterful, masterly, practiced (also practised), virtuoso, workmanlike
Antonyms
amateur, amateurish, artless, rude, unprofessional, unskillful
Related Words
facile, smooth; artistic, creative, fancy, ingenious, neat; adept, clever, cunning; able, adequate, capable, competent
Near Antonyms
awkward, clumsy, crude, klutzy; ineffective, ineffectual; incompetent, inept

Synonym Discussion of expert

proficient, adept, skilled, skillful, expert mean having great knowledge and experience in a trade or profession. proficient implies a thorough competence derived from training and practice. proficient in translating foreign languages adept implies special aptitude as well as proficiency. adept at doing long division skilled stresses mastery of technique. a skilled surgeon skillful implies individual dexterity in execution or performance. skillful drivers expert implies extraordinary proficiency and often connotes knowledge as well as technical skill. expert in the evaluation of wines
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noun ex·pert \ˈek-ˌspərt\

Definition of expert

  1. :  one with the special skill or knowledge representing mastery of a particular subject

See expert defined for English-language learners

Examples of expert in a Sentence

  1. She was an acknowledged expert on child development.

  2. an expert at planning dinner parties

Origin and Etymology of expert

Middle French, from expert, adjective


First Known Use: 1535

expert Synonyms

Synonyms
ace, adept, artist, authority, cognoscente, connoisseur, crackerjack (also crackajack), dab [chiefly British], dab hand [chiefly British], fiend, geek, guru, hand, hotshot, maestro, master, maven (also mavin), meister, past master, proficient, scholar, shark, sharp, virtuoso, whiz, wizard
Antonyms
amateur, inexpert, nonexpert
Related Words
pro, professional; consultant, hired gun, specialist; addict, aficionado (also afficionado), buff, devotee, enthusiast, fan; craftsman, journeyman; all-rounder [British], jack-of-all-trades, Renaissance man; mistress
Near Antonyms
apprentice, beginner, neophyte, novice; dabbler, dilettante; layman, nonprofessional
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verb ex·pert \ˈek-ˌspərt\

Definition of expert

  1. intransitive verb

  2. :  to serve as an expert

Circa 1889

First Known Use of expert

circa 1889

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EXPERT Defined for English Language Learners

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adjective

Definition of expert for English Language Learners

  • : having or showing special skill or knowledge because of what you have been taught or what you have experienced

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noun

Definition of expert for English Language Learners

  • : a person who has special skill or knowledge relating to a particular subject

EXPERT Defined for Kids

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expert

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adjective ex·pert \ˈek-ˌspərt, ik-ˈspərt\

Definition of expert for Students

  1. :  showing special skill or knowledge gained from experience or training expert advice an expert salesperson

expertly

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expert

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noun ex·pert \ˈek-ˌspərt\

Definition of expert for Students

  1. :  a person with special skill or knowledge of a subject

Law Dictionary

expert

noun ex·pert

Legal Definition of expert

  1. :  a person with special or superior skill or knowledge in a particular area — see also expert witness at witness

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