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

Current and former employees viewed D’Amaro as the most likely candidate to succeed Iger because of his expertise in the business Disney is counting on to fuel its growth.

From The Wall Street Journal

Warsh brings valuable market expertise and willingness to reform an institution that has exceeded its proper monetary mandate.

From Los Angeles Times

He focuses on land-use policy and conflicts across the American West and has special expertise in coverage of wildfires, mudslides, drought and other Western natural disasters.

From The Wall Street Journal

Some continue to feel the draw of their birthplace and are hoping to use their expertise, and the skills they acquired abroad, to help rebuild Venezuela’s economy.

From The Wall Street Journal

By using the wealth of skills and expertise gathered at the different volcano observatories, teams of experts work together to keep watch and send warning when a dormant volcano is about to become active.

From Literature

Related Words

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