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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.

expertise 2 American  
[ek-sper-tahyz] / ˈɛk spərˌtaɪz /

verb (used with or without object)

Chiefly British.
expertised, expertising

  1. expertize.

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

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“It’s not a regional work. So, you know, I’m here to offer my expertise and my heart to California and to any place that I travel.”

From Los Angeles Times

Criteria included space, facilities, staff expertise and herd dynamics.

From Los Angeles Times

Foreign digs must work with Iraqi archaeologists, bringing their international expertise.

From Barron's

During the tour, he offered Ukraine's drone technology and expertise, and sought assistance in protecting Ukraine against Russian missile attacks.

From BBC

The changes are meant to improve brand awareness and deepen the company’s knowledge of consumer demographics and shopping patterns, since managers of neighboring stores can share expertise, Moran said.

From Los Angeles Times

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