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Expert
Expert (/ˈɛkspərt/), from the Latin expertus meaning "tried, tested, experienced", is a person who has a comprehensive and authoritative knowledge of or skill in a particular area.
Etymology
The term expert is derived from the Latin word expertus, which is the past participle of experiri meaning "to try, test". It was first used in English in the early 19th century.
Related Terms
- Specialist: A person who concentrates primarily on a particular subject or activity; a person highly skilled in a specific and restricted field.
- Professional: A person engaged or qualified in a profession.
- Authority: The power to influence others, especially because of one's commanding manner or one's recognized knowledge about something.
- Consultant: A person who provides expert advice professionally.
See Also
References
- Oxford English Dictionary, 2nd ed., 1989.
- Random House Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 2nd ed., 1997.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Expert
- Wikipedia's article - Expert
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