expert

UK /ˈɛk.spɜːt/ US /ˈɛk.spɜɹt/

adj 3noun 2verb 1

Definitions

adj

Extraordinary capable or knowledgeable.

I am expert at making a simple situation complex.

My cousin is an expert pianist.

Characteristic of an expert.

This problem requires expert knowledge.

Proven, experienced, veteran.

noun

A person with extensive knowledge or ability in a given subject.

If an expert says it can't be done, get another expert. - David Ben-Gurion

We called in several experts on the subject, but they couldn't reach an agreement.

A player ranking just below master.

verb

To have (something) reviewed or checked by an expert.

Estimated cost of editorial work on Advanced History […] Estimated cost of experting the Advanced History […]

The bill in question was one proposing to appropriate from the public moneys of this State $30,000 to pay an accountant for experting the books of the Southern Pacific Company, in furtherance of litigation then pending.

Collocations

(noun.)

ADJ

real

leading

acknowledged, recognized

professional, qualified

self-proclaimed, self-styled

so-called

international, world

The team hired an international expert to help solve the complex engineering problem.

local

independent, outside

computer, financial, gardening, health, legal, marketing, medical, military, scientific, technical, etc.

QUANT

committee, panel, team

A team of experts examined the accident site to determine what went wrong.

VERB + EXPERT

consult, take advice from, talk to

EXPERT + VERB

advise sb/sth, agree sth, argue sth, believe sth, claim sth, fear sth, predict sth, reckon sth, recommend sth, say sth

Many experts predict that electric cars will become far more common within the next decade.

PREP

~ at

She became an expert at fixing old furniture and now sells her pieces online.

~ in

My sister became an expert in digital photography after taking online courses for two years.

~ on

My uncle is an expert on fixing old motorcycles and restores them in his garage.

Thesaurus

Synonyms

adjective — having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude

adept
good
practiced
proficient
skillful
skilful

adjective — of or relating to or requiring special knowledge to be under

technical

Antonyms

Idioms & Phrases

Example Bank

I am expert at making a simple situation complex.

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My cousin is an expert pianist.

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This problem requires expert knowledge.

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If an expert says it can't be done, get another expert. - David Ben-Gurion

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We called in several experts on the subject, but they couldn't reach an agreement.

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Plastics are energy-rich substances, which is why many of them burn so readily. Any organism that could unlock and use that energy would do well in the Anthropocene. Terrestrial bacteria and fungi whi

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Usage Notes

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In some senses, expert is marked as obsolete. Watch for register when choosing this word.

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