expert
gb/ˈɛkspɚt/ us/ˈɛkspɚt/
B1
English
~ 1800
szakértő, szakértői, ügyes, hozzáértő, mesteri, szakszerű
NOUN
B1
1
szakértő
B2
Usage pattern:
an expert in [subject]
She is an expert in marine biology.
A tengerbiológia szakértője.
The company hired an IT expert to fix the network.
A cég felvett egy informatikai szakértőt, hogy megjavítsa a hálózatot.
He is widely regarded as an expert on climate change.
We consulted several experts before making the decision.
Learner examples
My father is an expert in cooking.
Apám igazi szakértő a főzésben.
She is an expert at playing the piano.
Igazi szakértő a zongorázásban.
He is an expert on cars.
We asked an expert to help us.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'expert' with 'professional'; not all professionals are experts, and 'expert' focuses on skill level rather than job status.
Meaning
Person highly skilled or knowledgeable
Collocations
subject-matter expert
|expert advice
|expert opinion
|expert witness
|technical expert
Synonyms
specialist (Often used for someone focused on a narrow area within a field.)
|
professional (Implies formal training and often paid work, not always the same as deep expertise.)
Antonyms
amateur (Someone doing an activity without professional skill or formal training.)
|
novice (A beginner with little or no experience in the subject.)
Themes
education
|work
|skills
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Someone who knows a lot about a subject or can do something very well.
A person who has a high degree of knowledge, skill, or experience in a particular area or field.
B2
2
Usage pattern:
an expert [noun]
She gave an expert performance on the violin.
Mesteri hegedűjátékot nyújtott.
The cake was decorated with expert precision.
A tortát mesteri precizitással díszítették.
He offered expert guidance to the new employees.
Learner examples
She is an expert cook.
Kiváló szakács.
He gave expert help to the team.
Szakszerű segítséget nyújtott a csapatnak.
The artist made an expert drawing.
Common mistake:
Some learners place 'expert' incorrectly after the noun; in attributive use it usually comes before the noun, e.g., 'expert driver' not 'driver expert'.
Meaning
Highly skilled or knowledgeable
Collocations
expert advice
|expert analysis
|expert handling
Synonyms
skilled (General term for ability; does not always imply top-level expertise.)
|
proficient (Competent and capable, but not necessarily at the highest level.)
Antonyms
inexperienced (Lacking experience and often skill in a particular area.)
|
unskilled (Lacking training or ability.)
Themes
skills
|work
|core_vocabulary
|education
Definition
Knowing a lot or being very good at something.
Having or showing a high degree of knowledge, skill, or competence in a particular area.
Grammar
Dictionary form
expert
IPA
GB/ˈɛkspɚt/
US/ˈɛkspɚt/
Syllables & stress
ex - pert (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (ex)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: expert
Noun
- Base: expert
- Plural: experts
Word family
Forms
experts
noun
Core family
expertise
noun B2
expertly
adverb
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
inexpert
adjective
inexpertly
adverb
Expressions
expert opinion
1/ˈɛkspɚt əpˈɪnjən/
fixed phrase
Judgment from a specialist
Advice or a view given by someone who knows a lot about the subject.
Examples
- In my expert opinion, the design will not work.
- The report was based on several expert opinions.
expert witness
1/ˈɛkspɚt wˈɪtnəs/
fixed phrase
Specialist giving testimony in court
A person who knows a lot about a subject and speaks about it in court to help explain evidence.
Examples
- The prosecution called an expert witness to explain the medical evidence.
- As an expert witness, she testified about the safety standards in the industry.
subject-matter expert
1/sˈʌbd͡ʒɪkt mˈætɚ ˈɛkspɚt/
fixed phrase
technical
Specialist in specific subject area
Someone who knows a lot about one topic or area of work.
Examples
- We need a subject-matter expert to review this document.
- He worked as a subject-matter expert for the project.