experienced

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   Having experience and skill in a subject.

   • The story struck the depressingly familiar note with which true stories ring in the tried ears of experienced policemen. No one queried it. It was in the classic pattern of human weakness, mean and embarrassing and sad.
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   Experient.

syn. practiced · seasoned · versed · hard-bitten · qualified · veteran · accomplished · adept · old · hardened · knowing the ropes

ant. inexperienced · green

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   simple past and past participle of experienceform-ofparticiplepast