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.

, ex·pert·ised, ex·pert·ising.

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

With expertise in biophysics, Chauvier and Nils Walter, U-M professor of chemistry, biophysics, utilized their advanced single molecule fluorescence microscopes to analyze the kinetics of the structure.

From Science Daily

"It was a pleasure to puzzle out the findings of the study together by uniting the team's expertise in data analysis and cell biology," said Tobias Gerber, another of the study's lead authors.

From Science Daily

Mr Harvey replied: “It was perfectly reasonable to explore with the relevant expertise, both medical and nursing, the full range of potential causes.”

From BBC

The revised protocol includes specialist roads policing teams being deployed to support road and public safety, and that early contact is made with Surrey Fire & Rescue Service to utilise its capability and expertise.

From BBC

"The cooperation will involve comprehensive training, exchange of expertise and intelligence coordination in tracking wanted individuals," he told the BBC.

From BBC

Related Words

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