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well-versed

American  
[wel-vurst] / ˈwɛlˈvɜrst /

adjective

  1. highly experienced, practiced, or skilled; very knowledgeable; learned.

    He is a well-versed scholar on the subject of biblical literature.
well-versed British  

adjective

  1. comprehensively knowledgeable (about), acquainted (with), or skilled (in)

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Etymology

Origin of well-versed

First recorded in 1590–1600

Example Sentences

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The luxury hotel is a favourite with the diplomatic jet-set, given its proximity to the United Nations, and is well-versed in hosting sensitive talks behind closed doors.

From Barron's

The melons had already been freed from the vine by the cutters, farmworkers well-versed in when the fruit is ripe.

From Los Angeles Times

Is Ridge Sabio well-versed in customs and practices of time period?

From Literature

The deal netted Comstock a foothold in the Western Haynesville and a team of engineers well-versed in the region’s oddities.

From The Wall Street Journal

Even if you’re a fan who is well-versed in this biographical information, it’s unclear why things couldn’t have wrapped up on the East Coast.

From Salon

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