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

Rulemaking is intricate work, they said, requiring expertise in the subject at hand as well as in existing statutes, regulations and case law.

From Salon

"We're implementing the mission she taught us and we are trying to acquire more expertise so we are ready," says one of them, Siwar.

From BBC

Cook’s been working with Burris more than 20 years now, but until recently, the labyrinth of the immigration system wasn’t his area of expertise.

From Los Angeles Times

Apple’s purchasing power and expertise in designing advanced electronics long made it an unrivaled Goliath among the Asian companies that make most of the iPhone’s parts and assemble the device.

From The Wall Street Journal

Where jurisdictional questions are at issue,” said Selig, “the Commission has the expertise and responsibility to defend its exclusive jurisdiction over commodity derivatives.”

From Barron's

Related Words

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