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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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“These leadership changes align the right talent and expertise with key roles, and simplify our structure so we can advance our strategy with greater speed, clarity and accountability.”

From The Wall Street Journal

They expressed concerns about the loss of attorneys with deep institutional knowledge and decades worth of expertise.

From Barron's

They expressed concerns about the loss of attorneys with deep institutional knowledge and decades worth of expertise.

From Barron's

Such prop bets make up a small share of the volume on prediction markets, and Kane said he avoids anything outside of sports, his area of expertise.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Our prices are reasonable, and customers choose Fuyao based on a comprehensive evaluation of technological expertise, product quality, delivery reliability, and service excellence.”

From The Wall Street Journal

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