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Dictionaryexperienced
adjective

experienced

Having knowledge or skill gained through practice.

An experienced mechanic knows which engine sounds signal a problem.

Etymology
experiencedLatintry; test

The Latin verb means to try or test. Experienced describes someone shaped by repeated encounters and practice, whose knowledge comes from having tried things in reality.

More examples

  • We need someone experienced in caring for newborns.
  • Even experienced hikers check the weather before heading out.
  • She is more experienced with this software than I am.

Forms

experienced · more experienced · most experienced

experience noun — Knowledge or skill gained through direct involvement.

Similar words

skilled
Emphasizes ability rather than the practice that produced it.
seasoned
Suggests extensive experience and familiarity with difficult situations.