versed
Americanadjective
adjective
Other Word Forms
- unversed adjective
Etymology
Origin of versed
1600–10; < Latin versātus busied, engaged ( versatile ), with -ed 2 for Latin -ātus
Example Sentences
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It would need leaders well versed in politics, diplomacy, economics, and strategy.
From Slate • Feb. 9, 2026
Chris is well versed in global investing and a die-hard fan of quality stocks, wherever they are traded.
From Barron's • Jan. 9, 2026
“We’re up to about 150 a year now — bears under houses, so we’re well versed on how to do it.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 9, 2026
The tray that emerged from the kitchen was a highlight reel of Okinawan cuisine, prepared by Fumiaki Takada, a Tokyo chef versed in French, Italian and Japanese cooking.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 25, 2025
“You’re far more versed in Walden than you let on,” I say.
From "The Adoration of Jenna Fox" by Mary E. Pearson
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