expert

Expert is part of the Academic Word List. It is important for students in college and university.

Pronunciation

• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈɛkspɚt/
• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈɛkspət/

• Audio (US)

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Noun

Singular expert

Plural experts

1. (countable) An expert is a person who knows more, or can do something better, than most people, usually because of special study or practice.

   Zidane is an expert at penalty kicks.

   The company has hired an expert in computer systems.

   Today we heard an expert witness explain the details of the DNA analysis.

Adjective

Positive expert

Comparative more expert

Superlative most expert

1. An expert skier, teacher, player, etc. is very skillful or experienced.

   She's an expert skier, one of the fastest and most beautiful on the hill.

   My dog has become quite expert at opening doors.