wizard

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun

n. someone who is very good at a specific activity or subject.

n. an individual possessing exceptional skill, proficiency, or talent in a particular field.

“My brother is a math wizard and can solve difficult equations in seconds.”

“The firm hired a financial wizard to restructure their debt and navigate the complex tax regulations of the new market.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Computing

n. a computer tool that leads you through a difficult task step by step.

n. a software setup assistant that guides a user through a series of dialogue boxes to complete a complex configuration.

“Follow the installation wizard to set up your new printer.”

“The software includes a configuration wizard that simplifies the process of connecting the database to the local network for non-technical users.”

C2 · Proficiency British English · Archaic · Slang

adj. a very old-fashioned way to say something is great or excellent.

adj. an expression of high approval or excellence. This usage is highly dated and primarily associated with mid-20th-century British military slang.

“That was a wizard idea to bring a picnic to the park.”

“The pilot remarked that it was a wizard show, using the characteristic slang of the era to praise the successful mission.”

C1 · Advanced Literary

v. to perform magic or act like a wizard.

v. to practice sorcery or perform actions associated with a wizard. Often used intransitively in fantasy contexts.

“The character spent his nights wizarding in the high tower.”

“He spent years learning how to wizard effectively, though his spells often resulted in more smoke than actual transformation.”