expertise

¹ American  

[ek-sper-teez] / ˌɛk spərˈtiz /

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.

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expertise ² American  

[ek-sper-tahyz] / ˈɛk spərˌtaɪz /

verb (used with or without object)

Chiefly British.

expertised, expertising

1. expertize.

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expertise British  

/ ˌɛkspɜːˈtiːz /

noun

1. special skill, knowledge, or judgment; expertness

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Etymology

Origin of expertise

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

Example Sentences

The findings highlight the importance of chemistry expertise in microplastics research, especially when it comes to identifying subtle differences between materials.

From Science Daily

Human expertise, insight and attention are more valuable than ever.

From The Wall Street Journal

On the table are co-production of drones -- with factories both in Ukraine and in the Gulf -- and expertise sharing, he said, without providing specific information.

From Barron's

But around them was a massive company with nearly bottomless resources, along with vast amounts of industrial and theoretical expertise.

From The Wall Street Journal

"The agreement includes collaboration in technological fields, development of joint investments and the exchange of expertise in countering missiles and unmanned aerial systems," Qatar's defence ministry said in a statement during Zelensky's visit.

From Barron's

Related Words

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