Expert
/ˈɛkspɜːt/
Definitions
2 meaningsA person with a high degree of skill in or knowledge of a certain subject.
/ˈɛkspɜːt/
A person with special skill or knowledge in a particular field.
The expert in finance advised us on our investments.
💡 Simply: Imagine someone who's super good at something, like a video game or fixing cars. They're an expert! They know all the tricks and can do it better than most.
👶 For kids: Someone who knows a lot about something and is really good at it.
More Examples
We need an expert to fix the complex computer system.
She's an expert gardener, her roses are always the most beautiful.
How It's Used
"She consulted an expert on the subject."
"A cybersecurity expert helped us secure our network."
"The doctor referred him to a cardiology expert."
Possessing or showing special skill or knowledge; skillful.
/ˈɛkspɜːt/
Having or showing special skill or knowledge.
The mechanic provided expert repair of the car engine.
💡 Simply: Imagine something done really, really well. Like, if someone's expert at drawing, their pictures are amazing! They do it with skill and know-how.
👶 For kids: Really, really good at something.
More Examples
Her expert advice saved the company from a difficult situation.
The chef prepared an expert meal.
How It's Used
"She gave an expert analysis of the problem."
"The gallery showcased expert craftsmanship."
"His expert play led the team to victory."
Idioms & expressions
expert witness
A person with specialized knowledge, skill, experience, training, or education who is called to testify in a legal case.
"The defense called an expert witness to testify about the accident reconstruction."
From French *expert*, from Latin *expertus* 'experienced, tested', past participle of *experiri* 'to try, test'.
The word 'expert' has been used in English since the 16th century, originally borrowed from French.
Memory tip
Think of 'ex-pert' - someone who has gone 'out' and 'tried' things repeatedly to become proficient.
Word Origin
"experienced, tested (past participle of experiri)"