versed Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun an injectable form of benzodiazepine (trade name Versed) useful for sedation and for reducing pain during uncomfortable medical procedures
    midazolam.
  2. verb compose verses or put into verse
    verse; versify; poetize; poetise.
    • He versified the ancient saga
  3. verb familiarize through thorough study or experience
    verse.
    • She versed herself in Roman archeology
  4. adjective satellite thoroughly acquainted through study or experience
    knowledgeable; intimate.
    • this girl, so intimate with nature"-W.H.Hudson
    • knowledgeable about the technique of painting"- Herbert Read

WordNet

Versed adjective
Etymology
Cf. F. versé, 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.
Definitions
  1. 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 adjective
Etymology
L. versus turned, p. p. vertere. See 1st Versed.
Definitions
  1. (Math.) Turned.

Webster 1913