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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This starts us on the journey of thinking about how an AI robot could be logical, reasonable, and efficient, but maybe not as well-versed in sensory concepts – well in fact, definitely not as well-versed in sensory concepts - as a human. John Werner, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025 Authorities also learned that Travis Decker was well-versed in wilderness survival and could be capable of spending days or even weeks in the wilderness on his own with very little equipment. Megan Forrester, ABC News, 30 June 2025 Darche, who came to the Islanders after many years in the Tampa Bay Lightning front office, is well-versed in the many ways an elite defenseman can positively impact a team. Rob Rossi, New York Times, 28 June 2025 The regulations associated with caregivers are complicated, and most individuals are not well-versed. Elliot Raphaelson, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 June 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 7 Jul. 2025.

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