expertise

noun

ex·​per·​tise ˌek-(ˌ)spər-ˈtēz How to pronounce expertise (audio) -ˈtēs How to pronounce expertise (audio)
1
: the skill of an expert
2
: expert opinion or commentary

Examples of expertise in a Sentence

While the declared nuclear powers have wobbled in their commitment to get rid of their arsenals, the rise of a global black market in nuclear expertise and materials has made the Bomb more attainable for everyone else. Michael Elliott, Time, 1 Aug. 2005
The English magazine The Spectator employs me as "Dear Mary," a so-called agony aunt, in which capacity I have over the years gained considerable expertise in various areas of etiquette … Mary Killen, Atlantic, May 2001
Can anyone out there drive a bloody automobile? By driving I do not mean simply guiding a two-ton lump of steel and plastic along a smooth stretch of macadam, but actually steering, braking, and shifting the thing with a modicum of competence, if not outright expertise. Brock Yates, Car & Driver, October 2001
If a company that spends millions of dollars a year on a fancy advertising campaign to brag about its Web design expertise can't steer a motivated buyer like me to a Buy Now button in less than 30 minutes, then what hope is there for smaller, less experienced retail sites? Michelle Slatalla, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2001
His expertise on defense will help the team. her expertise in legal matters
Recent Examples on the Web Kind's expertise at playing characters who are equal parts sweet, slightly exasperated, and terribly nervous makes his role as Marty Glouberman a stroke of casting genius, sounding like the kind of guy who's always just about to knock a lamp off the table. Debby Wolfinsohn, EW.com, 6 Mar. 2024 Taking a page from Tesla, BYD is leveraging its battery and manufacturing expertise to put the heat on competitors. IEEE Spectrum, 5 Mar. 2024 But this defense can be confounded in cases of contested expertise, with rows of Ph.D.s arrayed on each side, offering conflicting accounts. Zach St. George, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2024 Legacy construction expertise across sectors With over 35 successful mass timber projects under their belt across sectors like commercial, industrial, and multi-family buildings, the Mercer Mass Timber Construction Services team bring unparalleled expertise and industry know-how to every project. Miami Herald, 4 Mar. 2024 Founded in 1950, the Colleagues is a group of 65 active women and over 25 sustaining members who volunteer their time and expertise to support underserved women, children and families in Los Angeles. Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Mar. 2024 Appeal to authority – exaggerate a person’s authority or expertise, and generally become close-minded. Christine Comaford, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2024 All that new focus on AI does mean the few people with expertise in the field will be in high demand. Paolo Confino, Fortune, 29 Feb. 2024 These do not only provide capital but also bring valuable expertise and networking opportunities. William Mullane, The Arizona Republic, 23 Feb. 2024

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Word History

Etymology

borrowed from French, going back to Middle French, from espert, expert expert entry 2 + -ise -ice

First Known Use

1868, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Time Traveler
The first known use of expertise was in 1868

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“Expertise.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/expertise. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

expertise

noun
ex·​per·​tise ˌek-(ˌ)spər-ˈtēz How to pronounce expertise (audio) -ˈtēs How to pronounce expertise (audio)
: the skill of an expert

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