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

It must draw on expertise in security, counterterrorism, social cohesion, immigration and intelligence—not only law.

From The Wall Street Journal

Few sublunary powers are, after all, as attainable as an expertise in words; or as a peruser of the Collegiate might put it, it’s a major flex.

From The Wall Street Journal

"This procedure showcases the expertise, talent and level of care Children's Colorado provides to our patients, including those with complex medical needs," said Dr. Duncan Wilcox, Surgeon in Chief.

From Science Daily

Lawmakers in both parties have grown increasingly concerned that U.S. money and expertise are accelerating China’s advances in cutting-edge technologies.

From The Wall Street Journal

Under the terms of the agreement, Disney would oversee the parks’ design, license its intellectual property and provide “operational expertise,” as well as collect a royalty.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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