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adjective

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as in skillful
accomplished with trained ability a virtuoso performance of a piano concerto

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as in adept
having or showing exceptional knowledge, experience, or skill in a field of endeavor a virtuoso director, he is known for using every resource and technique known to film to tell a story

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noun

as in expert
a person with a high level of knowledge or skill in a field a violin virtuoso

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