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expertise

expertise

302 4.9
Special skill or knowledge in one area, for example law
  • noun
  • /ˌɛkspərˈtiːz/
translation icon : experiencia
  • She has extensive expertise in computer programming that makes her an invaluable team member.
  • area of expertise
  • technical expertise
  • develop expertise

Start with education, then there is expertise and experience.

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Examples

  • They have a lot of expertise in this area.

  • What we offer is that expertise that does help level the playing field.

  • We shared knowledge and expertise and we learned each other's languages.

  • There are a lot of businesses selling expertise in social media.

    Academic text (2011)
  • Teachers are aware of my expertise related to technology and the Internet.

    Academic text (2011)
  • We thank the members of the study advisory committee for the time and expertise they contributed.

    Academic text (2011)
  • We take great pride in our technical expertise, and the training is continual for all of us.

    Fiction book (1991)
  • The nurse then uses their expertise to select the appropriate drugs and devices to meet Charlie's needs.

    Academic text (2011)
  • His expertise in data analysis helped the company make informed decisions.

  • The consultant offered her expertise to improve our marketing strategy.

Synonyms

skill
vsexpertise
1.0

Ability to do something well because of practice or training

adds domain-specific knowledge and expert judgment beyond basic ability
know-how
vsexpertise
136 4.1

Practical skill and experience for doing technical tasks

covers broader theoretical knowledge and professional judgment beyond practical technique
proficiency
vsexpertise
30 4.7

A high level of skill in a subject or activity gained through practice

focuses more on field knowledge and expert judgment than practice alone
adeptness
vsexpertise
1 5.6

A high level of skill at doing something

stresses deeper field knowledge and decision making beyond task skill
expertness
vsexpertise
6.4

High skill or knowledge in a specific area

is the more general common term for that same quality
skillfulness
vsexpertise
4.1

A quality of being very good at doing something

highlights specialized subject knowledge and professional judgment instead of general competence

Antonyms

316 3.9

Not knowing about something or how it works

92 4.4

Failing to do a job well because of lack of skill

Compounds

Skill and knowledge in a particular practical or scientific area

How Skilled

mastery
37 4.2
expertise
302 4.9
competence
69 4.1

Surface Forms

expertise singular
expertises plural

Morphology

expertise = expert (transparent) = expert + ise

The noun denotes the skill/state associated with an expert and is readily inferred from 'expert' plus a noun-forming suffix.

Etymology

Expertise comes from expert, which comes from the old Latin verb experiri meaning 'to try'. So expertise is the special skill or knowledge someone builds by trying and learning, just like the word experience suggests.