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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Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Apr. 2025
Paton’s entering his fifth draft in the big chair and is well-versed in the smoke-screen game that wafts around the league this time of year.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 4 Apr. 2025
McDaniel was offensive coordinator of the San Francisco 49ers the year Wilson was drafted and was well-versed in that quarterback class.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2025
His fluency in addressing complex medical innovations reveals a mind well-versed in both laboratory principles and business strategy.
15.
—Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
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“Well-versed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/well-versed. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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