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experts

n. countable
B1 Intermediate US //ˈɛkspɝts// UK //ˈɛkspɜːts// ex·perts

n. people who have a high level of knowledge or skill in a specific area. You call someone this when they have studied or practiced something for a long time.

n. individuals possessing extensive knowledge, skill, or experience in a particular field. Often used to refer to professionals whose authority is recognized by their peers or the public.


SIMPLE

The government consulted medical experts before making the new law.

CONTEXTUAL

After the bridge collapsed, several structural experts were called in to investigate the cause of the failure.

COMPLEX

While public opinion remained divided on the economic policy, a consensus among leading experts suggested that the long-term benefits would eventually outweigh the initial costs.

Synonyms
Usage

Commonly used with the preposition 'on' or 'in' to specify the field of knowledge.

Pitfall

he is expert in mathhe is an expert in mathWhen used as a noun to describe a person's role, it requires an article; learners often confuse the noun with the adjective form.

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