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

However, MRI interpretation is highly time-consuming and heavily dependent on expertise.

From Science Daily

This "remarkable digital transformation" was "spearheaded" by Bawumia, news website African Business reported, while Ghanaian newspaper The Chronicle hailed Bawumia's "expertise in global digital transformation".

From BBC

The question is do they have the expertise to solve the Welsh rugby conundrum?

From BBC

Zeldin’s lack of environmental experience could impede efforts to dismantle regulations, which takes loads of expertise, legal rigor and time.

From Los Angeles Times

Oxford Investigation Service is the specialist team charged with protecting Oxford City Council from fraudsters - and also offers its expertise elsewhere in the country.

From BBC

Related Words

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