Synonym for tried-and-tested

[killer_queen]

We can speak of tried-and-tested methods/approaches, etc, but is there a good synonym to describe people? For instance if people have proven their skills/experitise/quick thinking “in action”, so to speak?

I can’t think of nothing but “battle tested”, but I’m not sure that would be appropriate in a business context

 

[owlman5]

Perhaps the adjective veteran would suit your needs. Here is a relevant definition from our dictionary:

WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2023
vet•er•an /ˈvɛtərən, ˈvɛtrən/

experienced through long service or practice: a veteran member of Congress.

 

[killer_queen]

Perhaps the adjective veteran would suit your needs. Here is a relevant definition from our dictionary:

WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2023
vet•er•an /ˈvɛtərən, ˈvɛtrən/

experienced through long service or practice: a veteran member of Congress.

Thanks! That’s doesn’t quite fit my context though I’m writing a letter of recommendation and want to describe our provider’s employees as a solid team of experts who “proved their worth in practice”, but can’t find an elegant way of putting it

 

[kentix]

Generally, "experienced" covers that idea.

 

[sound shift]

Or you could use "seasoned": "They are seasoned reporters", etc.

 

[dojibear]

a solid team of experts who “proved their worth in practice”

I don't think "tested" fits. The things they achieved were not "tests".