well-versed
adjective
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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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Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 7 Feb. 2026
Rebecca Cohen, based in New York, who is well-versed on all the nominees after reporting on the announcement back in November.
—Saba Hamedy, NBC news, 1 Feb. 2026
The firm’s clients have become well-versed in the language of the modern trade landscape, and are keeping tabs on the changes that happen almost daily.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 28 Jan. 2026
But the film, co-written by Bertie Brandes, assumes its audience is already well-versed in all that.
—Richard Lawson, HollywoodReporter, 24 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for well-versed
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“Well-versed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/well-versed. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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