expert (B2)

noun, adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈɛkspɜːrt/

Definition

A person who has special skills or knowledge in a particular area.

Examples

• The company hired an IT expert to fix their network issues.

• He is a leading expert on ancient Roman history.

• We need to consult an expert witness in court.

How to Use expert

expert in (prepositional phrase)

Having a particular skill or knowledge in a specific area. — "He is an expert in artificial intelligence."

expert on (prepositional phrase)

Having a particular skill or knowledge about a subject. — "She is an expert on the history of the region."

Synonyms of expert

Words with a similar meaning to expert:

• skilled
• knowledgeable
• specialist
• authority

Antonyms of expert

Words with the opposite meaning to expert:

• novice
• amateur

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