expertise

¹

[ek-sper-teez]

noun

1. expert skill or knowledge; expertness; know-how.

   business expertise.

2. a written opinion by an expert, as concerning the authenticity or value of a work of art, manuscript, etc.

expertise

²

[ek-sper-tahyz]

verb (used with or without object)

Chiefly British.

expertised, expertising 

1. expertize.

expertise

/ ˌɛkspɜːˈtiːz /

noun

1. special skill, knowledge, or judgment; expertness

Word History and Origins

Origin of expertise¹

First recorded in 1865–70; from French: “survey, report (made by experts),” with -ise understood as an abstract noun suffix; expert, -ise ²

Word History and Origins

Origin of expertise¹

C19: from French: expert skill, from _expert

Example Sentences

It’s common for companies looking to land federal contracts to hire consultants and seek expertise of former government employees.

From Salon

Resident doctors used to be known as junior doctors, but the government recently agreed to change the name of their role to better reflect their expertise.

From BBC

The Crown Office said it had undertaken "significant reforms" since Mr Marshall's case and that bereaved families "can expect investigations to be pursued with the vigour and expertise they deserve".

From BBC

Mutharika went on to become a professor, building an expertise in international justice.

From BBC

“This script is proof of his genre expertise — and love.”

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• ability 
• competence 
• facility 
• know-how 
• proficiency 
• prowess 
• savvy 
• skill