expert

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Pronunciation

• (GA) IPA: /ˈɛkspɚt/
• (RP) IPA: /ˈɛkspət/

Adjective

expert

1. Extraordinarily capable or knowledgeable.

   I am expert at making a simple situation complex.

   My cousin is an expert pianist.

2. Characteristic of an expert.

   This problem requires expert knowledge.

Synonyms

• See also Thesaurus:skillful

Antonyms

• inexpert
• nonexpert

Related terms

• expert system

Translations

• German: fachmännisch
• Portuguese: especialista, perito, expert
• Russian: экспе́ртный
• Spanish: experto

Translations

• Spanish: pericial

Noun

expert (plural experts)

1. 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.

2. (chess) A player ranking just below master.

Translations

• French: expert
• German: Experte, Fachmann, Fachfrau
• Italian: esperto
• Portuguese: expert, especialista, perito
• Russian: экспе́рт
• Spanish: perito, experto, conocedor

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