experts

ex-perts · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    People with extensive knowledge or skill in particular fields.

  2. 2.

    Specialists consulted for their professional knowledge.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    panel of experts — a group of specialists brought together for consultation
  • •
    so-called experts — people claiming expertise (often used skeptically)

Related words

Antonyms: amateurs, beginners, novices
See also: expert, expertise, specialists
Synonyms: authorities, professionals, specialists

Etymology

Plural of expert, from Latin expertus ("experienced").