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experienced definition

ex·peri·enced (-ənst)

adjective

  1. having had much experience, as in a particular occupation or activity
  2. having learned from experience; made wise, competent, etc. by experience

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Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

experienced Synonyms

experienced

modif.

skilled, practiced, accomplished, versed, well-versed, qualified, able, skillful, knowing, trained, wise, expert, veteran, matured, seasoned, mature, with a good background, mellowed, mastered, old, rounded, conversant, familiar with, sophisticated, worldly-wise, worldly, to hell and back*, knowing the score*, knowing the ropes*, in the know*, having been around*, having been through the mill*, broken in*; see also able 2.

Antonyms new*, apprentice*, beginning.


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Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

experienced Usage Examples

Adjective complement with noun phrase

  • want: You want someone experienced that will do an excellent job for you.

Modifies a noun

  • diver: He was a far more experienced diver than I was.

Modifying Another Word

  • vastly: Their line up was vastly experienced Aussie Jon Filan between the sticks ( the sticks of metal, that is!

Used with adjective complement

  • seek: They seek experienced ASIC Engineers to design, verify and implement their products.

Preposition: in

  • business: Background Experienced in business and consultancy, with a long history in representing passengers ' views to the transport industry.

Preposition: by

  • people: Wider action to address barriers to volunteering experienced by disabled people is described elsewhere in this report.
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