Expert vs. Proficient
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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 retouchingADVERTISEMENT
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
