variants or well versed
: having knowledge gained by close association, study, or experience : versed
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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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Back in April, Salma gushed about Valentina to PEOPLE, sharing that the teen is well-versed in beauty products. Rachel McRady, People.com, 13 May 2025 Bonnie Wright hopes that the stars of HBO's forthcoming Harry Potter television adaptation are well-versed in ways of the wizarding world before production begins. Emlyn Travis Updated, EW.com, 6 May 2025 While each case is unique, most will be well-versed in the challenges that come with ASD. Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 May 2025 Ensuring that law enforcement personnel are well-versed in how to interact with AI tools will be crucial to maximizing the benefits of AI while mitigating potential pitfalls. Nadeem Khan, Forbes.com, 5 May 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 21 May. 2025.

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