Expert vs. Proficient
Difference Between Expert and Proficient
Expertnoun
A person with a high degree of skill in or knowledge of a certain subject.
Proficientadjective
Having or marked by an advanced degree of competence, as in an art, vocation, profession, or branch of learning.
Expertadjective
Having, involving, or demonstrating skill in or knowledge of a certain subject.
Proficientnoun
A person who exhibits such competence; an expert.
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 retouchingExpertnoun
(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
