versed

Noun · Adjective
Synonyms: midazolamVersedintimateknowledgeable

WordNet 3.0

Noun (1)

  1. an injectable form of benzodiazepine (trade name Versed) useful for sedation and for reducing pain during uncomfortable medical proceduresSynonyms: midazolamVersed

Adjective (1)

  1. thoroughly acquainted through study or experience“this girl, so intimate with nature — W.H.Hudson”“knowledgeable about the technique of painting — Herbert Read”Synonyms: intimateknowledgeable
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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

Versed \Versed\, a. [L. versus turned, p. p. vertere. See 1st Versed.] (Math.) Turned. [1913 Webster]

Versed sine. See under Sine, and Illust. of Functions. [1913 Webster]

Verse \Verse\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Versed (v[~e]rst); p. pr. & vb. n. Versing.] To tell in verse, or poetry. [Obs.] [1913 Webster]

Playing on pipes of corn and versing love. --Shak. [1913 Webster]

Versed \Versed\ (v[~e]rst), a. [Cf. F. vers['e], L. versatus, p. p. of versari to turn about frequently, to turn over, to be engaged in a thing, passive of versare. See Versant, a.] Acquainted or familiar, as the result of experience, study, practice, etc.; skilled; practiced; knowledgeable; expert. [1913 Webster]

Deep versed in books and shallow in himself. --Milton. [1913 Webster]

Opinions . . . derived from studying the Scriptures, wherein he was versed beyond any person of his age. --Southey. [1913 Webster]

These men were versed in the details of business. --Macaulay. [1913 Webster]

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