Expert

/ˈɛkspɜːrt/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A person with extensive knowledge or skill in a particular area.

She is a financial expert who has helped many businesses with their accounting.

A person who is very skilled at something and is recognized as such by others.

The chef was considered an expert in French cuisine.

A consultant who provides specialized advice or services.

We hired an expert to help with our legal issues.

adjective

Having or showing special skill or knowledge due to experience.

He is an expert programmer who is well-versed in multiple coding languages.

Relating to or characterized by expertise.

The expert analysis provided valuable insights into the market trends.

From Latin 'expertus', meaning 'tested, experienced'.

subject matter expert

A person with deep knowledge in a specific area or field.

expert opinion

A judgment or assessment from someone who has specialized knowledge.

specialist

A person who is an expert in a specific area.

authority

A person who has a lot of knowledge or experience in a particular field.

Whiz

He's a math whiz, easily solving problems.

Guru

She’s the marketing guru of the company.