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
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Technical expertise, discovery and inventory tools, and project planning assistance from a commercial OpenJDK provider can significantly help secure and maintain executive support and ultimately impact a successful transition. Scott Sellers, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025 Also, the competency required for someone to manage HOAs is very different than the expertise brokers must demonstrate. Kelly G. Richardson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2025 Meteorologists from news agencies or private companies also use the government’s raw data and models to produce their own weather predictions that are focused on specific areas or draw on outside expertise and experience. Umair Irfan, Vox, 12 May 2025 Her expertise extends beyond marketing, encompassing audience engagement strategies, narrative development and a strong commitment to fostering inclusivity in the arts. Deb Harvell, Arkansas Online, 11 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for expertise

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 20 May. 2025.

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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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