wizard

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˈwɪzəd/ or /wɪzrd/

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Noun

Singular wizard

Plural wizards

1. (countable) A person who uses magic, who has magical powers.
   • Synonyms: magician and sorcerer

   Wizards use magic to cast spells.

2. (countable) (metaphorical) A person who is very talented in one area or more.
   • Synonyms: genius, expert and prodigy

   That guy is a wizard at problem-solving!

3. (countable) (metaphorical) (computing) A computer program that simplifies operations for users that have little or no experience in computing.

   To install this drawing program, we had to use the install wizard to set the program up on the computer.