Expert vs. Proficient

Expert vs. Proficient — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Expert and Proficient

Expertadjective

Extraordinarily capable or knowledgeable.

I am expert at making a simple situation complex.My cousin is an expert pianist.

Proficientadjective

Good at something; skilled; fluent; practiced, especially in relation to a task or skill.

He was a proficient writer with an interest in human nature.

Expertadjective

Characteristic of an expert.

This problem requires expert knowledge.

Proficientnoun

An expert.

Expertnoun

A person with extensive knowledge or ability in a given subject.

We called in several experts on the subject, but they couldn't reach an agreement.

Proficientadjective

having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude;

adept in handicraftsan adept juggleran expert joba good mechanica practiced marksmana proficient engineera lesser-known but no less skillful composerthe effect was achieved by skillful retouching
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Expertnoun

(chess) A player ranking just below master.

Expertnoun

a person with special knowledge or ability who performs skillfully

Expertadjective

having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude;

adept in handicraftsan adept juggleran expert joba good mechanica practiced marksmana proficient engineera lesser-known but no less skillful composerthe effect was achieved by skillful retouching