expertise (ˌɛkspɜːˈtiːz
)
Definitions
noun
- special skill, knowledge, or judgment; expertness
Word Origin
C19: from French: expert skill, from expertSynonyms
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expertize or expertise(ˈɛkspɜːˌtaɪz)
Definitions
verb
- US to act as an expert or give an expert opinion (on)
Usage examples
All that expertise , I thought, dedicated to preserving a model of the past.
, Whistler in the Dark (1986)Scientific projects were postponed or abandoned as the development of the shuttle itself drank up money and technical expertise.
Spiked (2003)The deficiencies in the operations area included: "Treasury operations personnel lacked experience and expertise.
Irish Times (2002)A deal would have to add another string to its bow in terms of expertise.
Glasgow Herald (2001)Though Marconi had no engineering expertise , Vyvyan was overruled and ordered to toe the line.
, SIGNOR MARCONI'S MAGIC BOX: The invention that sparked the radio revolution (2003)