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expertise

noun
ex·​per·​tise | \ ËŒek-(ËŒ)spÉ™r-ˈtÄ“z How to pronounce expertise (audio) , -ˈtÄ“s How to pronounce expertise (audio) \

Definition of expertise

1 : the skill of an expert
2 : expert opinion or commentary

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Synonyms & Antonyms for expertise

Synonyms

chops, experience, know-how, moxie, proficiency, savvy, skills

Antonyms

inexperience

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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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Recent Examples on the Web

Huawei’s expertise in high, hard technology is of little use here. The Economist, "Huawei may sell its 5G technology to a Western buyer," 11 Sep. 2019 For the final rescues, the Coast Guard called in private salvage specialists with expertise in navigating shipwrecks in hazardous conditions. Washington Post, "‘Rescue of a lifetime’: 4 pulled safely from overturned ship," 10 Sep. 2019 Now as part of the first-team fold, his expertise and know-how will be invaluable to both Emery, as well as the talented individuals who are seeking to push their way into senior contention. SI.com, "Why Arsenal's Use of Youth in Spite of Summer Signings Casts a Positive Light Moving Forward," 15 Aug. 2019 Top hits: Get San Antonio Express-News stories sent directly to your inbox People with expertise in both limestone and the chemicals used in methamphetamine would need to assess the property, society executive director Vincent Michael said. Liz Teitz, ExpressNews.com, "Evans Road might lose its namesake historic home to meth lab damage," 8 Aug. 2019 The schools are reacting to growing employer demand for college graduates with expertise in marijuana, with job growth in the sector expected to expand as more states legalize the drug. Aimee Picchi, CBS News, "At some colleges, students can now bone up on marijuana," 29 July 2019 Our expertise is not just limited to great selection but extends to logistics, and a thriving marketplace with over 100,000 sellers. Ananya Bhattacharya, Quartz India, "Flipkart says Indians are adding Korean beauty products to their carts like never before," 25 July 2019 When Azenabor was charged in March, he was listed in the university's College of Health Sciences faculty directory as a professor with expertise in infectious diseases and immunity. Sophie Carson, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "UWM professor charged with sexual assault of students has fled the country," 18 July 2019 That group, with expertise in school construction planning and finance, starts meeting Tuesday and is expected to submit recommendations to the school board by fall. Josh Verges, Twin Cities, "Project planning on hold while experts examine St. Paul school facilities work," 1 July 2019

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First Known Use of expertise

1868, in the meaning defined at sense 2

History and Etymology for expertise

borrowed from French, going back to Middle French, from espert, expert expert entry 1 + -ise -ice

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More Definitions for expertise

expertise

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English Language Learners Definition of expertise

: special skill or knowledge : the skill or knowledge an expert has

expertise

noun
ex·​per·​tise | \ ËŒek-spÉ™r-ˈtÄ“z How to pronounce expertise (audio) , -ˈtÄ“s\

Kids Definition of expertise

: the skill or knowledge of an expert

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