English Reference
adjective

practiced

adj.
US /ˈpɹæktəst/ UK /pɹˈæktɪst/ prac·ticed UK spelling practised

  1. 01 B2 Upper Intermediate

    having a lot of skill because you have done something many times.

    highly proficient or expert as a result of consistent experience and repetition.

    Simple

    The practiced chef chopped the onions in just a few seconds.

    In context

    With a practiced hand, the surgeon made the initial incision, demonstrating the calm efficiency of someone who had performed the procedure hundreds of times.

    Pitfall
    He is a practice doctor. He is a practiced doctor.

    Use the adjective form 'practiced' to describe a person's level of skill.

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Level B1 · Intermediate
Frequency Frequent
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