as in beginner
a person who is just starting out in a field of activity
a novice chess player
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OpenAI's assessment found that o1 wouldn't help novices create a weapon from scratch, but could make things easier for those with knowledge of the subject.
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Ina Fried, Axios, 19 Sep. 2024
Research indicates that experts generally make better decisions than novices.
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—Gena Cox, Forbes, 10 Sep. 2024
Pick a vinyl from the extensive library to play and sip from an impressive menu that can accommodate whisky lovers or novices.
—Chelsea Frank, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
Dennis Krum, a novice, caught the longest python at 9 feet, 11 inches, winning $1,000.
—Saman Shafiq, USA TODAY, 19 Sep. 2024
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Ina Fried, Axios, 19 Sep. 2024
Research indicates that experts generally make better decisions than novices.
5.
—Gena Cox, Forbes, 10 Sep. 2024
Pick a vinyl from the extensive library to play and sip from an impressive menu that can accommodate whisky lovers or novices.
—Chelsea Frank, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
Dennis Krum, a novice, caught the longest python at 9 feet, 11 inches, winning $1,000.
—Saman Shafiq, USA TODAY, 19 Sep. 2024
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“Novice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/novice. Accessed 22 Oct. 2024.
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