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expert

Pronunciation: /ˈɛk.spɜːt/

The English word “expert” has 6 meanings listed here.

adjective

  1. Extraordinary capable or knowledgeable.
  2. Characteristic of an expert.
  3. Proven, experienced, veteran.

noun

  1. A person with extensive knowledge or ability in a given subject.
  2. A player ranking just below master.

verb

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

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English expert, derived from Old French expert (“experienced”), espert, from Latin expertus (contracted from *experitus), perfect active participle of experior (“to try”), from ex- + *-perior.

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