Teacher Discussion Forums

Posted: **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.
Thank you.

Posted: **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).