: having knowledge gained by close association, study, or experience
—usually + in
an attorney well versed in corporate law [=an attorney who is knowledgeable about corporate law]
At these points Dr Shepherd seemed very much the newcomer, not yet versed in the institution's codes …—
Helen Garner
Helen Garner… an eminent naturalist, a gentleman most completely versed in the knowledge of rocks and minerals …—Anthony Trollope
Anthony TrollopeClive used to say that to be a successful moth hunter you need not be a specialist, but many specialists: a biologist, a botanist, a chemist, an ecologist, a meteorologist …—and well versed in Latin.—Poppy Adams
Poppy Adams
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Solar eclipses may strike awe or even fear in people, especially those less versed in astronomy.
—Joshua Rapp Learn, Discover Magazine, 11 Mar. 2024
Ultimately, working with a dietitian or healthcare provider who is well versed in PCOS management will be able to help construct a supplement regimen that is effective and not too burdensome for you.
—Casey Seiden, Ms, Rdn, Cdn, Health, 22 Aug. 2023
As employees became more versed in online tools like Zoom and Slack, the purposelessness of the office in creating collaborative environments became all the more apparent—and the lack of actual human interaction there challenged the major talking point of those who push the benefits of the office.
—Chloe Berger, Fortune, 10 Aug. 2023
In turn, this is setting them up for being more versed in that second language than would an adult that learns the second language while an adult.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 19 Apr. 2023
Allow your teams to sharpen their current skill sets and become well versed in other departments’ operations.
—Brett Hansen, Forbes, 21 Apr. 2023
Peter Van Sant: What does that video tell you? Cherry Jemmott: The video tell me that Jasmine is well versed, have wide knowledge of bigger firearms.
—CBS News, 2 Oct. 2021
But people in Israel are very versed about her.
—Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Feb. 2023
Tanner Wiseman became more versed in film and television production, their online videos eventually blossomed into the full-fledged series.
—Rory Appleton, The Indianapolis Star, 10 Dec. 2021
Joshua Rapp Learn, Discover Magazine, 11 Mar. 2024
Ultimately, working with a dietitian or healthcare provider who is well versed in PCOS management will be able to help construct a supplement regimen that is effective and not too burdensome for you.
—Casey Seiden, Ms, Rdn, Cdn, Health, 22 Aug. 2023
As employees became more versed in online tools like Zoom and Slack, the purposelessness of the office in creating collaborative environments became all the more apparent—and the lack of actual human interaction there challenged the major talking point of those who push the benefits of the office.
—Chloe Berger, Fortune, 10 Aug. 2023
In turn, this is setting them up for being more versed in that second language than would an adult that learns the second language while an adult.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 19 Apr. 2023
Allow your teams to sharpen their current skill sets and become well versed in other departments’ operations.
—Brett Hansen, Forbes, 21 Apr. 2023
Peter Van Sant: What does that video tell you? Cherry Jemmott: The video tell me that Jasmine is well versed, have wide knowledge of bigger firearms.
—CBS News, 2 Oct. 2021
But people in Israel are very versed about her.
—Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Feb. 2023
Tanner Wiseman became more versed in film and television production, their online videos eventually blossomed into the full-fledged series.
—Rory Appleton, The Indianapolis Star, 10 Dec. 2021
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1563, in the meaning defined above
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adjectiveˈvərst
: having knowledge or skill as a result of experience or study
well versed in history
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