English Reference
Word verb

expert

v.
US /ˈɛkspɝt/ UK /ˈɛkspɜːt/ ex·pert UK spelling experted, experting, experts
Definition
  1. 01 C2 Proficiency TechnicalFormal

    to have something checked or looked at by a professional.

    to submit a document, object, or situation for formal review or verification by a specialist.

    Simple

    “The company decided to expert the report before publishing it.”

    In context

    “The legal team required the contract to be experted by a third-party consultant to ensure compliance with international maritime law.”

    Usage

    This transitive use is rare outside of specific professional or technical contexts.

    Synonyms
    vetreviewverify

Usage experts warn · expert to answer · experts however

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English [Term?], derived from Old French [Term?] (“experienced”), derived from Latin expertus, perfect active participle of experior (“to try”).

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.

This entry
Origin Latin expertus
Level A2 · Elementary
Frequency Common
Updated