variants or well versed
: having knowledge gained by close association, study, or experience : versed
usually used with in
She is well-versed in the classics.
His star would continue to rise in the blues world, where he became known as an inventive, fiery guitar player well-versed in various shades of the blues.Eric Volmers

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Rönesans Holding has become extremely well-versed in evolving alongside this ever-changing landscape. Maria Williams, USA Today, 8 Oct. 2025 The move into making dramas in the micro format figures for Inter Medya because a lot of the series in the micro-drama world are telenovela-esque, with dramatic and soapy arcs and a large number of episodes, and Inter Medya is well-versed in the traditional long form of the telenovela. Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 6 Oct. 2025 Through their conversations, Noguera learned that Naso was well-versed in the biographies of other notorious serial killers and rapists, Vanity Fair reported. Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 27 Sep. 2025 Arango is also well-versed in environmental and sustainable finance initiatives. Felipe Arango, Sourcing Journal, 26 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for well-versed

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First Known Use

1602, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of well-versed was in 1602

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“Well-versed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/well-versed. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.

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