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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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 Gabbard came to Trump’s administration as a public figure who was well-versed in the media ecosystem. Rebecca Beitsch, The Hill, 14 Mar. 2025 Finding clinicians who are well-versed in the nuances of long COVID remains challenging, patients say. Will Stone, NPR, 12 Mar. 2025 These experts are well-versed in negotiating contracts, identifying waste and implementing sustainable solutions that deliver measurable results. Eric Steele, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for well-versed

Word History

First Known Use

1602, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of well-versed was in 1602

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“Well-versed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/well-versed. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.

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