expert

1. 1

   Extraordinary capable or knowledgeable.

   • I am expert at making a simple situation complex.
   • My cousin is an expert pianist.
2. 2

   Characteristic of an expert.

   • This problem requires expert knowledge.
3. 3

   Proven, experienced, veteran.obsolete

syn. proficient

ant. inexpert · nonexpert

1. 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. 2

   A player ranking just below master.

syn. maven · specialist · demon

1. 1

   To have (something) reviewed or checked by an expert.transitive

   • Estimated cost of editorial work on Advanced History […] Estimated cost of experting the Advanced History […]
   • The bill in question was one proposing to appropriate from the public moneys of this State $30,000 to pay an accountant for experting the books of the Southern Pacific Company, in furtherance of litigation then pending.