Meaning of VERSED
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- [n] an injectable form of benzodiazepine (trade name Versed) useful for sedation and for reducing pain during uncomfortable medical procedures
- [adj] thoroughly acquainted with and skilled in something through study or experience; "well versed in classical languages"
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| | Synonyms: | | knowledgeable, midazolam |
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| | Antonyms: | | ignorant, unversed | | |
| | See Also: | | benzodiazepine | |
| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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\Versed\, 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.
Deep versed in books and shallow in himself. --Milton.
Opinions . . . derived from studying the Scriptures,
wherein he was versed beyond any person of his age.
--Southey.
These men were versed in the details of business.
--Macaulay.
\Versed\, a. [L. versus turned, p. p. vertere. See 1st
{Versed}.] (Math.)
Turned.
{Versed sine}. See under {Sine}, and Illust. of {Functions}.
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