expert
[noun]
Synonyms:
- master, authority, connoisseur, dab hand (Brit. informal), past master, professional, specialist, virtuoso
[adjective]
Synonyms:
- skilful, adept, adroit, experienced, masterly, practised, professional, proficient, qualified, virtuoso

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Antonyms: amateur, inexpert
Contrasted words: unpracticed, unschooled, dabbler, dilettante, tyro, apprentice, novice, probationer
Related Words: schooled, trained, adroit, deft, dexterous, pro, professional, darb, specialist

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English Thesaurus: expert, specialist, authority, connoisseur, buff, ...

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I. ex‧pert¹ S3 W2 AC /ˈekspɜːt $ -ɜːrt/ noun [countable]
[Word Family: noun: expert, expertise; adverb: expertly ≠ inexpertly; adjective: expert ≠ inexpert]
[Date: 1800-1900; Language: French; Origin: Old French; ⇒ expert²]
someone who has a special skill or special knowledge of a subject, gained as a result of training or experience
expert on
He’s a world expert on marine mammals.
expert in
an expert in statistics
medical/technical/financial etc expert
Tests should be administered by a medical expert.

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II. expert² W3 AC adjective
[Word Family: noun: expert, expertise; adverb: expertly ≠ inexpertly; adjective: expert ≠ inexpert]
[Date: 1300-1400; Language: Old French; Origin: Latin expertus, past participle of experiri; ⇒ experience¹]

1. having a special skill or special knowledge of a subject Antonym : inexpert
expert on/in/at
The police are expert at handling situations like this in strict confidence.
He cast his expert eye on the gardener’s work.

2. relating to or coming from an expert:
Ministers depend on civil servants for expert advice.
—expertly adverb
—expertness noun [uncountable]

[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲

expert
noun
ADJ. real | leading | acknowledged, recognized | professional, qualified | self-proclaimed, self-styled | so-called | international, world She is a world expert on butterflies.
local | independent, outside | computer, financial, gardening, health, legal, marketing, medical, military, scientific, technical, etc.
QUANT. committee, panel, team A panel of experts will answer questions from the television audience.
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 Experts agree that a balanced diet is the key to great health.
PREP. ~ at He's an expert at getting his own way.
~ in an expert in skin care
~ on an expert on European art

[TahlilGaran] Collocations Dictionary ▲

expert

a leading expert (=one of the best and most respected)
He is one of the country’s leading experts on Islam.
a world/international expert (=one who is known in many different countries)
She is a world expert on tropical diseases.
an independent expert (=someone who is not controlled by, or does not receive money from, an organization or the government)
The authorities called in an independent expert to advise them.
a medical/legal/financial etc expert (=someone who has special skills related to a particular job or subject)
Medical experts agree that screening can prevent deaths from breast cancer.
a so-called expert (=someone who says they are an expert, but who you do not respect very much)
There are many so-called experts willing to tell you how to bring up your children.
experts say something
Experts are saying that the economy is likely to improve towards the end of this year.
experts believe something
Legal experts believe that the evidence will not be accepted in court.
experts advise/recommend something
Most financial experts recommend that you don''t borrow money on credit cards.
talk to/consult an expert (=ask an expert for information or advice)
If cracks appear in your house, you should consult an expert to find out what is causing the problem.
get/obtain/seek advice from an expert (=ask an expert for information or advice)
Don’t make big financial decisions without first seeking advice from an expert.
a team/panel of experts
You can get advice from our panel of gardening experts.

[TahlilGaran] Collocations Dictionary ▲

expert someone who has a lot of knowledge about something or skill at doing something:
a computer expert
an expert on beetles
It’s best to ask an expert.
specialist an expert who has studied a particular medical or technical subject for a long time and knows much more about it than other people:
She is a specialist in corporate finance.
My doctor sent me to see a heart specialist.
authority an expert whose knowledge and opinions are greatly respected:
The professor is one of the world’s leading authorities on African art.
connoisseur /ˌkɒnəˈsɜː $ ˌkɑːnəˈsɜːr/ an expert on food, art, literature, or design, who has had a lot of experience and knows when something is of very good quality:
He was a connoisseur of fine wines.
His works are popular among connoisseurs.
buff /bʌf/ informal someone who is very interested in a subject and knows a lot about it:
a wine buff
Jazz buffs will be familiar with the band’s first album.
virtuoso /ˌvɜːtʃuˈəʊsəʊ $ ˌvɜːrtʃuˈoʊsoʊ/ an expert player or performer:
The piece was played by violin virtuoso Pavel Sporcl.
a virtuoso pianist
expert advice
Get some expert advice before investing in a property.
expert opinion (=the opinions of people who know a lot about something)
Expert opinion on the matter is deeply divided.
expert evidence/testimony
Two doctors were called to give expert testimony at the inquiry.
expert knowledge
He has expert knowledge of the plants and animals in this area.
expert eye (=the eyes of someone who knows a lot about something)
To the expert eye, this is a beautiful example of early Roman pottery.
accomplished very skilful because you have had a lot of experience of doing something - used especially about musicians, artists, performers etc:
a highly accomplished pianist
She is one of the most accomplished theatre performers.
She's a popular dancer, and very accomplished.

[TahlilGaran] English Thesaurus ▲

skilful British English, skillful American English good at doing something, especially something that needs special ability or training:
a skilful player
the artist's skillful use of color
Success in business depends on skilful management.
good at something able to do something well:
Maria is extremely good at her job.
He was very good at swimming.
I'm not very good at Maths.
skilled having a lot of training and experience, and able to do a job well:
There is a demand for carpenters and other skilled craftsmen.
The country needs highly skilled foreign workers.
Our advisors are skilled at dealing with financial problems.
talented having a natural ability to do something well:
a talented artist
She's an exceptionally talented student.
gifted having a great natural ability, which few people have:
a gifted writer
a gifted player
a special school for gifted chidlren
accomplished very skilful because you have had a lot of experience of doing something - used especially about musicians, artists, performers etc:
a highly accomplished pianist
She is one of the most accomplished theatre performers.
She's a popular dancer, and very accomplished.
expert extremely skilful and having a lot of knowledge about doing something:
He was an expert skier.
Students learn to cook French food with the help of expert chefs.
Politicians are expert at deflecting criticism.
virtuoso [only before noun] extremely skilful and impressive - used especially about musicians, performers, or performances:
a virtuoso violinist
The team gave a virtuoso performance in the final.

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