VERSED

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does Versed mean? 

• VERSED (noun)
  The noun VERSED has 1 sense:

1. an injectable form of benzodiazepine (trade name Versed) useful for sedation and for reducing pain during uncomfortable medical procedures

  Familiarity information: VERSED used as a noun is very rare.

• VERSED (adjective)
  The adjective VERSED has 1 sense:

1. thoroughly acquainted through study or experience

  Familiarity information: VERSED used as an adjective is very rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• VERSED (noun)

Sense 1

Meaning:

An injectable form of benzodiazepine (trade name Versed) useful for sedation and for reducing pain during uncomfortable medical procedures

Classified under:

Nouns denoting man-made objects

Synonyms:

midazolam; Versed

Hypernyms ("Versed" is a kind of...):

benzodiazepine (any of several similar lipophilic amines used as tranquilizers or sedatives or hypnotics or muscle relaxants; chronic use can lead to dependency)

Domain usage:

trade name (a name given to a product or service)

• VERSED (adjective)

Sense 1

Meaning:

Thoroughly acquainted through study or experience

Synonyms:

intimate; knowledgeable; versed

Context example:

knowledgeable about the technique of painting

Similar:

experienced; experient (having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation)

 Context examples 

You may take it, young man, that I am versed in the elements of my business.

(The Lost World, by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle)

Also called midazolam hydrochloride and Versed.

(Midazolam, NCI Dictionary)

It may surprise you to know that the man upon earth who is best versed in this disease is not a medical man, but a planter.

(His Last Bow, by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle)

There was a most ingenious doctor, who seemed to be perfectly versed in the whole nature and system of government.

(Gulliver's Travels into several remote nations of the world, by Jonathan Swift)

“It does very well, it seems, though I am not versed in things nautical,” she said, nodding her head with grave approval at my steering contrivance.

(The Sea-Wolf, by Jack London)

These coats-of-arms could be read, where a scroll would be meaningless, and the bowman, like most men of his age, was well versed in the common symbols of heraldry.

(The White Company, by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle)

Also called midazolam and Versed.

(Midazolam hydrochloride, NCI Dictionary)

That minister was galbet, or admiral of the realm, very much in his master’s confidence, and a person well versed in affairs, but of a morose and sour complexion.

(Gulliver's Travels into several remote nations of the world, by Jonathan Swift)