expert
1 of 3noun
ex·pert ˈek-ˌspərt 
: one with the special skill or knowledge representing mastery of a particular subject
expert
2 of 3adjective
ex·pert ˈek-ˌspərt ik-ˈspərt
ik-ˈspərt 1
: having, involving, or displaying special skill or knowledge derived from training or experience
2
obsolete : experienced
expertly adverb
expertness noun
expert
3 of 3verb
ex·pert ˈek-ˌspərt
experted; experting; experts
intransitive verb
: to serve as an expert
Synonyms
Noun
- ace
- adept
- artist
- authority
- cognoscente
- connoisseur
- crackerjack
- crackajack
- dab [chiefly British]
- dab hand [chiefly British]
- fiend
- geek
- guru
- hand
- hotshot
- maestro
- master
- maven
- mavin
- meister
- past master
- proficient
- scholar
- shark
- sharp
- virtuoso
- whiz
- wizard
Adjective
- adroit
- artful
- bravura
- deft
- delicate
- dexterous
- dextrous
- masterful
- masterly
- practiced
- practised
- skillful
- virtuoso
- workmanlike
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Example Sentences
Noun She was an acknowledged expert on child development. an expert at planning dinner parties Adjective We received some expert advice. The company has become expert at adapting its products for new clients.
Recent Examples on the Web
Natalia Senanayake, Peoplemag, 9 Sep. 2022 And Matthew Berry, the fantasy sports expert, has joined to give the big crowds that run their own leagues or are increasingly looking at legal sports betting something more to discuss. Brian Steinberg, Variety, 8 Sep. 2022 The homeschooling expert advised parents to take a step back and look at their family, their kids and themselves in order to begin the process carefully. Fox News, 7 Sep. 2022 Politics and sanctions are not the only obstacles for Iran’s exports, said Tagliapietra, the energy expert. Steven Erlanger, BostonGlobe.com, 1 Sep. 2022 Battery life in vehicles is difficult to estimate, expert says The type of battery in the Volt usually lasts about a decade, Siegel said. Chris Mueller, USA TODAY, 31 Aug. 2022 Frelund, also the NFL Network analystics expert, shared her postgame conversation with Mayfield during the Around the NFL podcast with Dan Hanzus, Marc Sessler and Gregg Rosenthal that was posted Monday night. cleveland, 30 Aug. 2022 The Black Legend Cycling Shoe has a sleek design and one thick strap closure, and our expert favorite, the Legend 2.0, features BOA laces,which are essentially wires connected to a turning knob for ease of use in getting the shoes on and off. Stefani Sassos, Ms, Rdn, Cso, Cdn, Good Housekeeping, 29 Aug. 2022 That helps the expert find the best information to relay to the customer. Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2022 The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appétit, 8 Sep. 2022 The first challenge is [access to] experienced expert lawyers who understand DNA and understand how to go about the process of challenging, investigating and determining whether someone has been wrongfully convicted. Safire R. Sostre, Essence, 7 Sep. 2022 Logan and Lenberg also provided affidavits as expert witnesses in a post-election lawsuit in Antrim County, Mich., after a judge granted SullivanStrickler access to Dominion Voting Systems machines there. Emma Brown And Jon Swaine, Anchorage Daily News, 6 Sep. 2022 National governments including the Netherlands have sent expert investigators to help the court. Mike Corder, ajc, 3 Sep. 2022 Tipico Sportsbook hasn't released a line for the game because NAU is an FBS opponent, but ASU football is considered a huge favorite in expert picks and predictions for the game. Jeremy Cluff, The Arizona Republic, 1 Sep. 2022 Here's what the Google Flights data found about booking the cheapest flights, plus some expert tips from travel advisers. Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 31 Aug. 2022 The 13-inch touchscreen is enough real estate for all but expert large-scale works (if that’s your thing, look below). Paul Schrodt, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Aug. 2022 And adding one of the best cream eyeshadows to your makeup bag not only helps round out your routine, but also brings you one step closer to an expert-level look. Tiffany Dodson, Harper's BAZAAR, 30 Aug. 2022 Outside Online, 20 Apr. 2020 Classes are available in different exercise styles and intensities, and options are given to make the novice to expert feel comfortable and successful, the release said. Pioneer Press Staff, chicagotribune.com, 11 Apr. 2022 Andurand isn’t the only top commodities expert predicting oil prices will soar to record highs. Will Daniel, Fortune, 24 Mar. 2022 Google not only looks to the content on the page, but to expert authorship and sourcing. Allbusiness, Forbes, 27 Jan. 2022 This opportunity is for any advanced to expert skiers over the age of 15 and is truly a bucket list experience. Ski Utah, The Salt Lake Tribune, 1 Nov. 2021 Contrary to expert medical consensus, Mr. Zywicki insists natural immunity from contracting Covid is at least as effective as a full vaccine regimen. WSJ, 16 Aug. 2021 Pedro Mendes, a computational biologist at UConn Health who has modeled the COVID-19 pandemic, said Connecticut can likely expert further increases in COVID-19 cases in the coming weeks. Alex Putterman, courant.com, 19 July 2021 Oz, a three-part documentary that finds the Australian comedian, maybe best known to American audiences for Nanette, putting her background in art history to expert use by both cataloguing and interrogating the history of Australian fine art. Alexis Gunderson, Vulture, 1 July 2021 See More
Noun
As the real estate expert, Visentin takes advantage of Farr's uncertainty and tries to convince her to look at some better houses. Natalia Senanayake, Peoplemag, 9 Sep. 2022 And Matthew Berry, the fantasy sports expert, has joined to give the big crowds that run their own leagues or are increasingly looking at legal sports betting something more to discuss. Brian Steinberg, Variety, 8 Sep. 2022 The homeschooling expert advised parents to take a step back and look at their family, their kids and themselves in order to begin the process carefully. Fox News, 7 Sep. 2022 Politics and sanctions are not the only obstacles for Iran’s exports, said Tagliapietra, the energy expert. Steven Erlanger, BostonGlobe.com, 1 Sep. 2022 Battery life in vehicles is difficult to estimate, expert says The type of battery in the Volt usually lasts about a decade, Siegel said. Chris Mueller, USA TODAY, 31 Aug. 2022 Frelund, also the NFL Network analystics expert, shared her postgame conversation with Mayfield during the Around the NFL podcast with Dan Hanzus, Marc Sessler and Gregg Rosenthal that was posted Monday night. cleveland, 30 Aug. 2022 The Black Legend Cycling Shoe has a sleek design and one thick strap closure, and our expert favorite, the Legend 2.0, features BOA laces,which are essentially wires connected to a turning knob for ease of use in getting the shoes on and off. Stefani Sassos, Ms, Rdn, Cso, Cdn, Good Housekeeping, 29 Aug. 2022 That helps the expert find the best information to relay to the customer. Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2022 Adjective
The West Village dining room is bright and noisy and perfectly matches Kumar’s expert use of heat and fragrant spices. The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appétit, 8 Sep. 2022 The first challenge is [access to] experienced expert lawyers who understand DNA and understand how to go about the process of challenging, investigating and determining whether someone has been wrongfully convicted. Safire R. Sostre, Essence, 7 Sep. 2022 Logan and Lenberg also provided affidavits as expert witnesses in a post-election lawsuit in Antrim County, Mich., after a judge granted SullivanStrickler access to Dominion Voting Systems machines there. Emma Brown And Jon Swaine, Anchorage Daily News, 6 Sep. 2022 National governments including the Netherlands have sent expert investigators to help the court. Mike Corder, ajc, 3 Sep. 2022 Tipico Sportsbook hasn't released a line for the game because NAU is an FBS opponent, but ASU football is considered a huge favorite in expert picks and predictions for the game. Jeremy Cluff, The Arizona Republic, 1 Sep. 2022 Here's what the Google Flights data found about booking the cheapest flights, plus some expert tips from travel advisers. Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 31 Aug. 2022 The 13-inch touchscreen is enough real estate for all but expert large-scale works (if that’s your thing, look below). Paul Schrodt, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Aug. 2022 And adding one of the best cream eyeshadows to your makeup bag not only helps round out your routine, but also brings you one step closer to an expert-level look. Tiffany Dodson, Harper's BAZAAR, 30 Aug. 2022 Verb
Afterward, the book lays out dozens of delicious recipes from easy (a wild-salmon poke bowl) to expert (a massive pot of spicy cioppino—an Italian-American fisherman’s stew). Outside Online, 20 Apr. 2020 Classes are available in different exercise styles and intensities, and options are given to make the novice to expert feel comfortable and successful, the release said. Pioneer Press Staff, chicagotribune.com, 11 Apr. 2022 Andurand isn’t the only top commodities expert predicting oil prices will soar to record highs. Will Daniel, Fortune, 24 Mar. 2022 Google not only looks to the content on the page, but to expert authorship and sourcing. Allbusiness, Forbes, 27 Jan. 2022 This opportunity is for any advanced to expert skiers over the age of 15 and is truly a bucket list experience. Ski Utah, The Salt Lake Tribune, 1 Nov. 2021 Contrary to expert medical consensus, Mr. Zywicki insists natural immunity from contracting Covid is at least as effective as a full vaccine regimen. WSJ, 16 Aug. 2021 Pedro Mendes, a computational biologist at UConn Health who has modeled the COVID-19 pandemic, said Connecticut can likely expert further increases in COVID-19 cases in the coming weeks. Alex Putterman, courant.com, 19 July 2021 Oz, a three-part documentary that finds the Australian comedian, maybe best known to American audiences for Nanette, putting her background in art history to expert use by both cataloguing and interrogating the history of Australian fine art. Alexis Gunderson, Vulture, 1 July 2021 See More Word History
Etymology
Noun
borrowed from French, going back to Middle French, derivative of expert expert entry 2
Adjective
Middle English, borrowed from Anglo-French, borrowed from Latin expertus "tested, shown to be true," from past participle of experīrī "to put to the test, attempt, have experience of, undergo" — more at experience entry 1
Verb
derivative of expert entry 1
First Known Use
Noun
1535, in the meaning defined above
Adjective
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2
Verb
circa 1889, in the meaning defined above
Phrases Containing expert
Kids Definition
expert 1 of 2
adjective
ex·pert ˈek-ˌspərt
ik-ˈspərt
: showing special skill or knowledge gained from experience or training
expert advice
an expert salesperson
expert
2 of 2noun
ex·pert ˈek-ˌspərt
: a person with special skill or knowledge of a subject
Legal Definition
expert
noun
ex·pert
: a person with special or superior skill or knowledge in a particular area see also expert witness at witness
expert 1 of 2
noun
as in adept
a person with a high level of knowledge or skill in a field experts at the crime lab were able to tell the sex, race, and approximate age of the murderer Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- adept
- scholar
- master
- guru
- virtuoso
- specialist
- wizard
- artist
- authority
- consultant
- proficient
- professional
- maestro
- ace
- connoisseur
- geek
- enthusiast
- whiz
- maven
- hotshot
- crackerjack
- fiend
- sharp
- hand
- meister
- past master
- shark
- craftsman
- pro
- mavin
- cognoscente
- fan
- dab hand
- dab
- aficionado
- crackajack
- addict
- devotee
- buff
- journeyman
- hired gun
- afficionado
- mistress
- all-rounder
- jack-of-all-trades
- Renaissance man
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- novice
- amateur
- beginner
- nonexpert
- inexpert
- apprentice
- neophyte
- layman
- dilettante
- dabbler
- nonprofessional
expert
2 of 2adjective
1
as in virtuoso
accomplished with trained ability to a serious collector, the expert carving on the duck decoy justifies its high price Synonyms & Similar Words
- virtuoso
- skillful
- masterful
- artistic
- delicate
- deft
- masterly
- adroit
- artful
- practiced
- smooth
- dexterous
- workmanlike
- bravura
- adept
- competent
- practised
- creative
- dextrous
- adequate
- capable
- ingenious
- facile
- able
- fancy
- clever
- cunning
- neat
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- amateur
- unprofessional
- amateurish
- artless
- rude
- crude
- ineffective
- clumsy
- incompetent
- awkward
- unskillful
- ineffectual
- inept
- klutzy
2
as in skilled
having or showing exceptional knowledge, experience, or skill in a field of endeavor people interested in laser eye surgery are advised to seek out an expert practitioner Synonyms & Similar Words
- skilled
- adept
- proficient
- skillful
- experienced
- veteran
- master
- virtuoso
- good
- educated
- practiced
- great
- talented
- accomplished
- masterful
- gifted
- versed
- ace
- professed
- crackerjack
- complete
- consummate
- masterly
- qualified
- competent
- trained
- capable
- crack
- knowledgeable
- practised
- compleat
- efficient
- employable
- effective
- deft
- handy
- adroit
- clever
- old
- able
- taught
- dexterous
- polished
- schooled
- refined
- slick
- fitted
- workmanlike
- effectual
- sure-handed
- fit
- tutored
- all-round
- multiskilled
- dextrous
- all-around
- well-rounded
- habile
- multitalented
- long-term
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- inexpert
- inexperienced
- amateur
- unskilled
- incompetent
- unqualified
- incapable
- unable
- unprofessional
- amateurish
- weak
- unseasoned
- inept
- unfit
- unskillful
- ineffective
- unfitted
- artless
- crude
- new
- jackleg
- inefficient
- inexperienced
- rude
- untrained
- ineffectual
- ignorant
- untutored
- green
- beginning
- unschooled
- untalented
- untaught
- primitive
- raw
- unseasoned
- untried
- ungifted
- talentless
- rough
- unpolished
- clumsy
- untested
- awkward
- would-be
- ham-fisted
- ham-handed
- heavy-handed
Synonym Chooser
Some common synonyms of expert are adept, proficient, skilled, and skillful. While all these words mean "having great knowledge and experience in a trade or profession," expert implies extraordinary proficiency and often connotes knowledge as well as technical skill.
expert in the evaluation of wines
The words adept and expert are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, adept implies special aptitude as well as proficiency.
adept at doing long division
While the synonyms proficient and expert are close in meaning, proficient implies a thorough competence derived from training and practice.
proficient in translating foreign languages
Although the words skilled and expert have much in common, skilled stresses mastery of technique.
a skilled surgeon
In some situations, the words skillful and expert are roughly equivalent. However, skillful implies individual dexterity in execution or performance.
skillful drivers