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Itasan
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Post by Itasan » Thu Jun 23, 2005 11:27 pm

Do the following all work and mean the same thing?
1-1. He is a veteran in personal computers.
1-2. He is an expert in personal computers.
2-1. He is a veteran in personal computing.
2-2. He is an expert in personal computing.
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Post by emile » Fri Jun 24, 2005 12:33 am

A veteran is someone with extensive experience, while an expert is someone with extensive knowledge.


For example, a fresh grad may be an expert in programming, but not a veteran.

Someone who has been working in the industry for many years is likely to be both.


Veteran has another meaning; it means a soldier who has fought in a war (has combat experience).

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