Conversant

usgb/kənˈvɜːrsnt/
adjective

Familiar with something, or having experience in it.

She is conversant with the issues faced by the LGBTQ+ community.
Visual representation of "conversant" - Familiar with something, or having experience in it.

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Topic Familiarity

Use 'conversant' to show depth of knowledge on specific topics or skills.

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As a programmer, he's conversant in several coding languages.
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Active Interaction

Implies active engagement or participation in discussions about a topic.

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She remained conversant in policy debates throughout her career.
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Beyond Basics

'Conversant' suggests more than basic understanding but not necessarily expert-level.

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I'm conversant with the basics of photography, but still learning.
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