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noun ADJ. real | leading | acknowledged, recognized | professional, qualified | self-proclaimed, self-styled | so-called | international, world She is a world expert on butterflies. | local | independent, outside | computer, financial, gardening, health, legal, marketing, medical, military, scientific, technical, etc. QUANT. committee, panel, team A panel of experts will answer questions from the television audience. VERB + EXPERT consult, take advice from, talk to EXPERT + VERB advise sb/sth, agree sth, argue sth, believe sth, claim sth, fear sth, predict sth, reckon sth, recommend sth, say sth Experts agree that a balanced diet is the key to great health. PREP. ~ at He's an expert at getting his own way. | ~ in an expert in skin care | ~ on an expert on European art
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expert
adjectives
a leading expert
(= one of the best and most respected )
• He is one of the country’s leading experts on Islam.
a world/international expert
(= one who is known in many different countries )
• She is a world expert on tropical diseases.
an independent expert
(= someone who is not controlled by, or does not receive money from, an organization or the government )
• The authorities called in an independent expert to advise them.
a medical/legal/financial etc expert
(= someone who has special skills related to a particular job or subject )
• Medical experts agree that screening can prevent deaths from breast cancer.
a so-called expert
(= someone who says they are an expert, but who you do not respect very much )
• There are many so-called experts willing to tell you how to bring up your children.
verbs
experts say something
• Experts are saying that the economy is likely to improve towards the end of this year.
experts believe something
• Legal experts believe that the evidence will not be accepted in court.
experts advise/recommend something
• Most financial experts recommend that you don''t borrow money on credit cards.
talk to/consult an expert
(= ask an expert for information or advice )
• If cracks appear in your house, you should consult an expert to find out what is causing the problem.
get/obtain/seek advice from an expert
(= ask an expert for information or advice )
• Don’t make big financial decisions without first seeking advice from an expert.
phrases
a team/panel of experts
• You can get advice from our panel of gardening experts.
nouns
expert advice
• Get some expert advice before investing in a property.
expert opinion
(= the opinions of people who know a lot about something )
• Expert opinion on the matter is deeply divided.
expert evidence/testimony
• Two doctors were called to give expert testimony at the inquiry.
expert knowledge
• He has expert knowledge of the plants and animals in this area.
expert eye
(= the eyes of someone who knows a lot about something )
• To the expert eye, this is a beautiful example of early Roman pottery. , خبره (منطق فازی)
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expert
someone who has a lot of knowledge about something or skill at doing something:
• a computer expert • an expert on beetles • It’s best to ask an expert.
specialist
an expert who has studied a particular medical or technical subject for a long time and knows much more about it than other people:
• She is a specialist in corporate finance. • My doctor sent me to see a heart specialist.
authority
an expert whose knowledge and opinions are greatly respected:
• The professor is one of the world’s leading authorities on African art.
connoisseur
an expert on food, art, literature, or design, who has had a lot of experience and knows when something is of very good quality:
• He was a connoisseur of fine wines. • His works are popular among connoisseurs.
buff
informal someone who is very interested in a subject and knows a lot about it:
• a wine buff • Jazz buffs will be familiar with the band’s first album.
virtuoso
an expert player or performer:
• The piece was played by violin virtuoso Pavel Sporcl. • a virtuoso pianist
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