Dictionary

Explore meaning, context, and usage with an online dictionary experience optimized for multilingual workflows.

Clear

Try these words

Meaning of novice

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

novice

Pronunciation:/ˈnɒvɪs//ˈnɑːvɪs/

noun

Definitions

  1. A beginner; one who is not very familiar or experienced in a particular subject.

    Example: I'm only a novice at coding, and my programs frequently have bugs that more experienced programmers would avoid.

  2. A new member of a religious order accepted on a conditional basis, prior to confirmation.