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   wizard

   /ˈwɪzəd/

   noun

   • 1. (in legends and fairy tales) a man who has magical powers. Similar sorcererwarlockmale witchmagus(black) magiciannecromanceroccultistenchanterpishoguearchaic:magerare:thaumaturgethaumaturgist
   • ▪ a person who is very skilled in a particular field or activity: "a financial wizard" Similar geniusexpertmasteradeptvirtuosomaestropast mastermarvelprodigystarwunderkindinformal:hotshotdemonwizwhizzwhizz-kidalpha geekninjabuffold handproacesomething elsesomething to shout aboutsomething to write home aboutdab handmavencrackerjackrare:proficientOpposite beginneramateurduffer
   • 2. a help feature of a software package that automates complex tasks by asking the user a series of easy-to-answer questions.

   adjective

   • 1. wonderful; excellent: informal, dated British "how absolutely wizard!"

   Word Origin late Middle English (in the sense ‘philosopher, sage’): from wise1 + -ard.

   Derivatives

   • 1. wizardly adjective

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   What does Wizard mean?

   • WIZARD definition: 1. a man who is believed to have magical powers and who uses them to harm or help other people: 2…. Learn more.

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   What does WISARD mean?

   • n. 1. One who practices magic; a sorcerer or magician. 2. A skilled or clever person: a wizard at math. 3. Archaic A sage. 1. Chiefly British Slang Excellent. 2. Archaic Of or relating to wizards or wizardry. [Middle English wisard : wise, wise; see wise1 + -ard, pejorative suff.; see -ard .]

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   What does a wizard do?

   • A wizard is a computer program that guides you through the stages of a particular task. Wizards and templates can help you create brochures, calendars, and Web pages. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers

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   Where did the Word Wizard come from?

   • The word wizard comes from the Middle English word ‘wys’ meaning ‘wise’. In this sense, it first appeared in English in the early 15th century. As a word used to describe a man with magical powers, wizard did not start to be used until around 1550. Wizard refers to a man or woman with magical powers, made popular in stories and legends.

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   a man who is believed to have magical powers and who uses them to harm or help other people: Daniel Radcliffe stars as the boy wizard, Harry Potter. Some Christian parents have been concerned about their children enjoying stories of witches and wizards. informal (UK also whizz); (US also whiz, wiz)

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   a person who practices magic; magician or sorcerer. Synonyms: necromancer, diviner, thaumaturge, enchanter. a conjurer or juggler. Also whiz,wiz []. a person of amazing skill or accomplishment: a wizard at chemistry.

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   A wizard is a kind of magician. A wise man who can perform magic spells in a fairy tale or fantasy novel is often described as a wizard.

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