знато́к — meaning in English
znatok
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English meaning
- adept adjective Very skilled or highly proficient at something.
- cognoscente noun Someone possessing superior or specialized knowledge in a particular field.
- connoisseur noun Someone with expert knowledge and refined judgment in a particular field, especially art, food, or wine.
- expert noun A person with deep knowledge or skill in a particular field.
- hotshot noun Someone considered highly skilled or successful in their field, often said with a hint of sarcasm.
- judge noun A public official who presides over court cases and delivers rulings.
- maven noun An expert in a given field; also, a person who is interested in and knowledgeable about a particular activity or thing; an aficionado.
- pundit noun A person regarded as an expert who offers opinions or commentary, especially in the media.
- scholar noun A person with deep expert knowledge in a particular academic subject.
Senses
знато́к is used for these senses in English:
- adept One fully skilled or well versed in anything; a proficient
- cognoscente (often, in plural) Someone possessing superior or specialized knowledge in a particular field.
- connoisseur A specialist in a given field whose opinion is highly valued, especially in one of the fine arts or in matters of taste.
- hotshot (informal) Someone with exceptional skills in a certain field.
- judge A person who evaluates something or forms an opinion.
- maven (chiefly, US) An expert in a given field; also, a person who is interested in and knowledgeable about a particular activity or thing; an aficionado.
- scholar A learned person; a bookman.
adept — full definition
- adjective Very skilled or highly proficient at something.
- noun A person who is highly skilled in a particular field.