well-versed
adjective
variants
or well versed
: having knowledge gained by close association, study, or experience : versed
—usually used with in
She is well-versed in the classics.
His star would continue to rise in the blues world, where he became known as an inventive, fiery guitar player well-versed in various shades of the blues.—
Eric Volmers
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—Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 31 Jan. 2025
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Bowden is a young guy who is well-versed in the lingo of this generation, but I was always taken aback by how many parents went out of their way to single out how good their experiences with him were.
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Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 31 Jan. 2025
Tax experts are well-versed in navigating the tax code’s convolutions and can offer personalized guidance.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 28 Jan. 2025
Rubio, a Cuban-American and fluent Spanish speaker, is well-versed in the geopolitical forces that shape Latin America, and a fierce enemy of the socialist regimes in countries like Cuba, Nicaragua, and Venezuela.
—Barbara A. Perry, Newsweek, 27 Jan. 2025
Bowden is a young guy who is well-versed in the lingo of this generation, but I was always taken aback by how many parents went out of their way to single out how good their experiences with him were.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 27 Jan. 2025
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“Well-versed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/well-versed. Accessed 11 Feb. 2025.
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