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full-fledged

full-fledged

14 5.1
A person who is completely trained and able to do a job without help
  • adjective
  • /fʊlˈflɛdʒd/
translation icon : de pleno derecho
  • Today, Frederic, you join us as a full-fledged member of our band.
  • full-fledged democracy
  • full-fledged member
  • full-fledged citizen

That's my job is to actually work with the artists that are full-fledged contributors.

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Examples

  • His exam was regraded, his score was raised three points, and he's now a full-fledged lawyer.

    Fiction book (1995)
  • Only in the late 1940s did most Western countries become full-fledged democracies, with universal adult suffrage.

    Academic text (1997)
  • And next thing you know, you got a full-fledged farm going.

  • That boy will probably become a full-fledged member.

  • At the time of this survey, a full-fledged party system was in operation in Korea.

    Academic text (1994)
  • Finally, the teacher knew Sam was on his way to becoming a full-fledged writer.

    Academic text (1999)
  • And Ukraine is a full-fledged member of the institution right here in the center.

  • When we leave this room, you will no longer be dependents but full-fledged members of our society.

  • She was one of television's first full-fledged dramatic stars.

  • After years of training, she is finally a full-fledged doctor, ready to practice medicine.

Synonyms

advanced
vsfull-fledged
379 4.0

At a very high level of skill, knowledge, or development

implies complete established status rather than only high level or stage
complete
vsfull-fledged
195 3.2

Very skilled in all parts of a job or art

applies to full development or formal establishment beyond just skills
full
vsfull-fledged
188 1.0

At the highest point of a period or situation

emphasizes having necessary qualifications and official status rather than intensity
full-blown
vsfull-fledged
43 4.6

Occurs at the most serious or complete stage

refers to being fully qualified or officially established rather than intensity
full-grown
vsfull-fledged
15 2.2

An animal, plant, or person that has reached full adult size

describes full development or official qualification beyond just size
fully grown
vsfull-fledged
11 1.8

An animal, person, or plant at full adult size

covers broader completed development and formal establishment beyond biology
fully fledged
vsfull-fledged
1 4.4

Having full official status and rights in a job or role

has identical meaning but differs in word form or phrasing
full-clad
vsfull-fledged
7.9

Fully developed with all parts and detail needed

focuses on possessing qualifications and formal development instead of detail
developed
vsfull-fledged
2.3

Being more complete and useful after growth or change

means completed and officially established rather than gradual improvement

Antonyms

117 3.4

Not finished because some parts or steps are missing

How Established

full-fledged
14 5.1
emerging
3 4.1

Surface Forms

full-fledged positive

Morphology

full-fledged = full + fledge (semi-transparent) = full + fledge

The general meaning ('completely developed' or 'established') is a metaphorical extension from the literal bird sense and may not be fully obvious to all learners.

Etymology

Full-fledged is also used for people and jobs. The fledged idea of being 'feathered' or 'ready to fly' helps you picture someone who has all the skills or the official status to do the job.