An expert is a person who is very skilled at doing something or who knows a lot about a particular subject.
Our team of experts will be on hand to offer help and advice between 12 noon and7pm daily.
...a yoga expert.
...an expert on trade in that area. [+ on]
Synonyms: specialist, authority, professional, master More Synonyms of expert
2. adjective
Someone who is expertat doing something is very skilled at it.
The Japanese are expert at lowering manufacturing costs. [+ at]
There is a great deal to learn from Hal's expert approach.
expertlyadverb [ADVERB with verb]
Shopkeepers expertly rolled spices up in bay leaves.
3. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun]
If you say that someone has expert hands or an expert eye, you mean that they are very skilful or experienced in using their hands or eyes for a particular purpose.
When the horse suffered a back injury Harvey cured it with his own expert hands.
The symptoms are very mild and it takes an expert eye to see them.
4. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun]
Expert advice or help is given by someone who has studied a subject thoroughly or who is very skilled at a particular job.
You'll also get expert advice on keeping your hair in good condition.
We'll need an expert opinion.
The good news is that expert help is now available.
More Synonyms of expert
expert in British English
(ˈɛkspɜːt)
noun
1.
a person who has extensive skill or knowledge in a particular field
adjective
2.
skilful or knowledgeable
3.
of, involving, or done by an expert
an expert job
Derived forms
expertly (ˈexpertly)
adverb
expertness (ˈexpertness)
noun
Word origin
C14: from Latin expertus known by experience, from experīrī to test; see experience
expert in American English
(ˈɛkspərt; for adj., also ɛksˈpɜrt; ɪkˈspɜrt)
adjective
1.
very skillful; having much training and knowledge in some special field
2.
of or from an expert
an expert opinion
noun
3.
a person who is very skillful or highly trained and informed in some special field
Derived forms
expertly (ˈexpertly)
adverb
expertness (ˈexpertness)
noun
Word origin
ME < OFr < L expertus, pp. of experiri: see peril
COBUILD Collocations
expert
appoint an expert
art expert
baffle experts
become an expert
computer expert
experts are divided
financial expert
health expert
hire an expert
industry expert
legal expert
medical expert
military expert
outside expert
property expert
safety expert
so-called expert
wildlife expert
Examples of 'expert' in a sentence
expert
Experts have also warned against expecting better local care to save money for hospitals.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
But alarmed experts have warned of the dangers.
The Sun (2017)
Experts say their findings will help decide the best exercise for a growing ageing population.
The Sun (2016)
The law is there for you but for safety get expert advice before you tell him to leave.
The Sun (2016)
The data experts also predict for the first time the number of patients who can expect to survive a decade.
The Sun (2016)
Experts are sceptical about its effectiveness.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
You want an expert to hand.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
If unsure, we seek the advice of those we consider to be experts in the field of medicine.
The Sun (2016)
Tell him expert help is available to sort out any problems he may have.
The Sun (2007)
Tax experts have also reported a rise in requests for advice on opting out of schemes.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Shame about the motley crew of wet experts flopping about in front of them.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
All it takes is an expert eye.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
You should look for expert advice in areas where you feel you may need additional help.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
No wonder then that experts predict a record low turnout.
The Sun (2012)
The resources below provide expert advice and practical tips for overcoming issues in group dynamics.
Christianity Today (2000)
It would be surprising if she were not an expert on the subject.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Experts say sentences handed down to street thugs were too short to teach them a lesson.
The Sun (2015)
It comes as experts warn unemployment will soar to three million over the next two years.
The Sun (2008)
They are the acknowledged experts in the field.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
The ship is full of rotting food and experts say that it could release a foul smell.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
You can also be an expert on something in your personal life.
The Sun (2008)
We fully support these measures which are backed overwhelmingly by the public and expert opinion.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
Say you will try again but only if he gets expert help.
The Sun (2012)
Experts will be available to assist visitors.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
Learn about wildlife from experts as the rangers take you on a wander at sunset.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
Next year my expert knowledge of haute couture and female form should be taken up.
The Sun (2009)
But leading experts dismiss this theory.
The Times Literary Supplement (2013)
To the expert eye, the right plant can be extremely valuable.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
Not only will they outline any limitations, they will also be a source of good ideas and expert advice.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
Generous charity donors may be surprised at how much of their money is really going to their favourite good cause, experts have warned.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Quotations
An expert is a man who has made all the mistakes which can be made in a very narrow fieldNiels Henrik David Bohr
An expert is one who knows more and more about less and lessNicholas Murray Butler
An expert is someone who knows some of the worst mistakes that can be made in his subject and who manages to avoid themWerner HeisenbergDer Teil und das Ganze
In other languages
expert
British English: expert /ˈɛkspɜːt/ NOUN
An expert is a person who is very skilled at doing something or who knows a lot about a particular subject.
Our team of experts will be on hand to offer help and advice between 12 noon and 7pm daily.
American English: expert
Arabic: خَبِير
Brazilian Portuguese: perito
Chinese: 专家
Croatian: stručnjak
Czech: odborník
Danish: ekspert
Dutch: expert
European Spanish: experto
Finnish: asiantuntija
French: expert
German: Experte
Greek: ειδικός
Italian: esperto
Japanese: 専門家
Korean: 전문가
Norwegian: ekspert
Polish: fachowiec
European Portuguese: perito
Romanian: specialist
Russian: эксперт
Latin American Spanish: experto
Swedish: expert
Thai: ผู้เชี่ยวชาญ
Turkish: uzman
Ukrainian: експерт
Vietnamese: chuyên gia
All related terms of 'expert'
art expert
An expert is a person who is very skilled at doing something or who knows a lot about a particular subject.
wine expert
a person with extensive knowledge of wine
expert advice
advice given by someone who has studied a subject thoroughly or who is very skilled at a particular job
expert panel
A panel is a small group of people who are chosen to do something, for example to discuss something in public or to make a decision .
expert system
a computer program that can offer intelligent advice or make intelligent decisions using rule-based programs
health expert
An expert is a person who is very skilled at doing something or who knows a lot about a particular subject.
legal expert
An expert is a person who is very skilled at doing something or who knows a lot about a particular subject.
money expert
someone knowledgeable about money, esp ways to save money
safety expert
An expert is a person who is very skilled at doing something or who knows a lot about a particular subject.
computer expert
An expert is a person who is very skilled at doing something or who knows a lot about a particular subject.
expert evidence
Evidence is anything that you see, experience, read , or are told that causes you to believe that something is true or has really happened .
expert guidance
Guidance is help and advice .
expert opinion
An opinion from an expert is the advice or judgment that they give you in the subject that they know a lot about.
expert witness
an expert in a particular field who offers his or her specialized knowledge in a court of law
forensic expert
an expert in applying scientific , technical or medical knowledge to the purposes of law
industry expert
An expert is a person who is very skilled at doing something or who knows a lot about a particular subject.
medical expert
An expert is a person who is very skilled at doing something or who knows a lot about a particular subject.
military expert
An expert is a person who is very skilled at doing something or who knows a lot about a particular subject.
outside expert
An expert is a person who is very skilled at doing something or who knows a lot about a particular subject.
property expert
An expert is a person who is very skilled at doing something or who knows a lot about a particular subject.
wildlife expert
An expert is a person who is very skilled at doing something or who knows a lot about a particular subject.
expert appraisal
a valuation of property or goods by an expert
expert valuation
a valuation of property or goods by an expert
financial expert
An expert is a person who is very skilled at doing something or who knows a lot about a particular subject.
forensics expert
an expert in applying scientific , technical or medical knowledge to the purposes of law
hire an expert
An expert is a person who is very skilled at doing something or who knows a lot about a particular subject.
appoint an expert
An expert is a person who is very skilled at doing something or who knows a lot about a particular subject.
become an expert
An expert is a person who is very skilled at doing something or who knows a lot about a particular subject.
so-called expert
An expert is a person who is very skilled at doing something or who knows a lot about a particular subject.
bomb disposal expert
an expert in bomb disposal
external examiner
External experts , for example external examiners , come into an organization from outside in order to do a particular job fairly and impartially, or to check that a particular job was done properly.
efficiency engineer
a person whose work is to increase the productive efficiency of a business or industry by finding better methods of performing various operations , reducing waste and costs , etc.
Chinese translation of 'expert'
expert
(ˈɛkspəːt)
n(c)
(= specialist) 专(專)家 (zhuānjiā) (位, wèi)
adj
[opinion, help, advice]专(專)家的 (zhuānjiā de)
an expert on sth某事的专(專)家 (mǒushì de zhuānjiā)
expert in or at doing sth做某事的高手 (zuò mǒushì de gāoshǒu)
( reputed ) 他被公认(認)为(為)专(專)家 tā bèi gōngrèn wéi zhuānjiā
he's supposed to be an expert
人们(們)以为(為)他是个(個)专(專)家 rénmen yǐwéi tā shì gè zhuānjiā
(noun)
Definition
a person who has extensive skill or knowledge in a particular field
an expert in computer graphics
Synonyms
specialist
a specialist in diseases of the nervous system
authority
Professor Ahmed is an authority on Russian affairs.
professional
a dedicated professional
master
He is a master at blocking progress.
pro (informal)
ace (informal)
a first-world-war flying ace
genius
a 14-year-old mathematical genius
guru
fashion gurus dictating crazy ideas
pundit
a well-known political pundit
buff (informal)
She is a real film buff.
wizard
a mathematical wizard at Harvard University
adept
He was an adept at getting people to talk confidentially to him.
whizz (informal)
Simon's a whizz at card tricks.
maestro
the maestro's delightful first show
virtuoso
China's foremost piano virtuoso
connoisseur
I hear you're something of an art connoisseur.
boffin (British, informal)
a computer boffin
hotshot (informal)
rocket scientist (informal)
past master
He is a past master at manipulating the media.
dab hand (British, informal)
She was a dab hand at solving difficult puzzles.
wonk (informal)
maven (US)
fundi (South Africa)
The local fundi are wonderfully adept and have created a car adapted to hunting.
geek (informal)
Opposites
amateur
,
novice
, layman or woman or person,
dabbler
,
nonprofessional
,
ham
(adjective)
Definition
skilful or knowledgeable
The faces of the waxworks are modelled by expert sculptors.
Synonyms
skilful
his skilful use of light and shade
trained
experienced
a team made up of experienced professionals
able
They are bright, intelligent, able and confident.
professional
She told me we'd done a really professional job.
skilled
skilled workers, such as plumbers
master
a master craftsman
masterly
They gave a masterly performance.
qualified
Demand has far outstripped supply of qualified teachers.
talented
He is a talented pianist.
outstanding
clever
My father was very clever with his hands.
practised
a practised and experienced surgeon
accomplished
one of the most accomplished authors of our time
handy
Are you handy with a needle?
competent
He was a loyal and very competent civil servant.
tasty (British, informal)
apt
She was never a very apt student.
adept
He is an adept guitar player.
knowledgeable
virtuoso
deft
Her movements were neat and deft.
proficient
Many Egyptians are proficient in foreign languages.
facile
His facile win tells us he's in form.
adroit
She is a remarkably adroit politician.
dexterous
the composer's dextrous manipulation of pauses and silence
leet (computing, slang)
Opposites
inexperienced
,
incompetent
,
clumsy
,
unskilled
,
unqualified
,
untrained
,
amateurish
,
cack-handed (informal)
,
unpractised
Quotations
An expert is a man who has made all the mistakes which can be made in a very narrow field [Niels Henrik David Bohr]An expert is one who knows more and more about less and less [Nicholas Murray Butler]An expert is someone who knows some of the worst mistakes that can be made in his subject and who manages to avoid them [Werner Heisenberg – Der Teil und das Ganze]
Additional synonyms
in the sense of able
Definition
capable or talented
They are bright, intelligent, able and confident.
Synonyms
capable,
experienced,
fit,
fitted,
skilled,
expert,
powerful,
masterly,
effective,
qualified,
talented,
gifted,
efficient,
clever,
practised,
accomplished,
adequate,
competent,
tasty (British, informal),
skilful,
adept,
masterful,
strong,
proficient,
adroit,
highly endowed
in the sense of accomplished
Definition
expert or proficient
one of the most accomplished authors of our time
Synonyms
skilled,
able,
professional,
expert,
masterly,
talented,
gifted,
polished,
practised,
cultivated,
tasty (British, informal),
skilful,
adept,
consummate,
proficient
in the sense of ace
Definition
an expert
a first-world-war flying ace
Synonyms
expert,
star,
champion,
authority,
winner,
professional,
master,
pro (informal),
specialist,
genius,
guru,
buff (informal),
wizard (informal),
whizz (informal),
virtuoso,
connoisseur,
boffin (British, informal),
hotshot (informal),
past master,
dab hand (British, informal),
maven (US)
Synonyms of 'expert'
expert
Explore 'expert' in the dictionary
Additional synonyms
in the sense of skilled
skilled workers, such as plumbers
Synonyms
expert,
professional,
accomplished,
trained,
experienced,
able,
masterly,
practised,
tasty (British, informal),
skilful,
proficient,
a dab hand at (British, informal)
in the sense of talented
He is a talented pianist.
Synonyms
gifted,
able,
expert,
master,
masterly,
brilliant,
ace (informal),
artistic,
consummate,
first-rate,
top-notch (informal),
adroit
in the sense of virtuoso
Definition
a person with exceptional skill in any area
China's foremost piano virtuoso
Synonyms
master,
artist,
genius,
maestro,
magician,
grandmaster,
maven (US),
master hand
in the sense of whizz
Definition
a person who is extremely good at something
Simon's a whizz at card tricks.
Synonyms
expert,
professional,
master,
pro (informal),
specialist,
ace (informal),
buff (informal),
wizard,
virtuoso,
hotshot (informal),
past master,
dab hand (British, informal),
wonk (informal)
in the sense of wizard
Definition
a person who is outstandingly gifted in some specified field