Word
novice
US/ˈnɑvəs/
UK/nˈɒvɪs/
Definitions
01a beginner
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun
n. someone who is new to a job, sport, or hobby and does not have much skill yet.
n. a person who is new to and inexperienced in a particular field, trade, or situation.
“Even a novice can learn to bake this simple bread in one afternoon.”
“The workshop is designed to guide the complete novice through the basics of coding before moving on to more complex software architecture.”
Antonyms
02religious trainee
C1 · Advanced Countable noun Religion Formal · Technical
n. a person who has joined a religious group, like monks or nuns, but has not yet taken their final vows.
n. a person who has entered a religious order and is under probation, but has not yet taken final vows.
“The young novice spent his first year at the monastery in quiet study.”
“During her time as a novice, she was expected to follow the strict daily routine of the convent to determine if she was suited for a life of service.”
Synonyms
03inexperienced
C1 · Advanced Formal
adj. describing someone who is just starting to learn a skill.
adj. relating to or characteristic of a beginner; lacking experience in a specific domain.
“He made a few novice mistakes during his first week at the office.”
“The climber's novice technique was apparent as he struggled with the steeper sections of the granite face.”
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Real-World Examples
“CSAIL researchers then asked novices to identify and fix these issues in InstructMesh — and they were able to do both around 90 percent of the time, as reviewed by an expert.” “Her performance set a high bar for Zacharia, who was a relative novice.” “From novices to experts, all gardeners need a trusty spade, and they're often the first tool that gardeners will buy when starting out.” “Scientists compared the brain activity of UK champion, Reeps One, with that of a novice, while they both beatboxed.” Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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