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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Louis Staples, Rolling Stone, 23 Dec. 2024
This case also underscores the need for attorneys to be well-versed in the basics of digital forensics.
—Lars Daniel, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
The bill instructs the convening of an 11-member council with appointments made by the president and leaders in both parties to include academic experts, researchers, parents, youth representatives and others who are well-versed in social media and online safety.
—Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 19 Dec. 2024
Of note: Jamieson Greer, a trade lawyer and Trump's nominee for U.S. trade representative, is well-versed in the importance of following the legal processes laid out by the relevant laws, as opposed to shooting from the hip.
—Neil Irwin, Axios, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Well-versed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/well-versed. Accessed 8 Jan. 2025.
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