Expertise
/ˌɛkspɜːˈtiːz/
Definitions
Specialized skill or technical knowledge; mastery of a subject.
/ˌɛkspɜːˈtiːz/
Special skill or knowledge in a particular field.
Her expertise in ancient languages was highly valued by the university.
💡 Simply: It's like having a superpower in a specific area. If you're really good at something, like fixing computers or baking, that's your expertise!
👶 For kids: Knowing a lot about something and being really good at it, like knowing all about dinosaurs!
More Examples
The engineer's expertise ensured the bridge's safety.
We need someone with expertise in marketing to help us launch our new product.
How It's Used
"The company hired a consultant with expertise in financial modeling."
"The doctor's expertise in cardiology was highly sought after."
"His expertise in cybersecurity made him invaluable to the team."
Idioms & expressions
area of expertise
A specific field or subject where a person has expert knowledge.
"Her area of expertise is in environmental law."
lack of expertise
Absence or shortage of specialized knowledge or skill.
"The project failed due to a lack of expertise in project management."
From French *expertise* (skill, experience), from *expert* (expert) derived from Latin *expertus*, past participle of *experiri* (to try, test).
The word *expertise* has been used in English since the late 19th century, initially referring to the skill of an expert, often in legal contexts.
Memory tip
Think of an 'expert' who has 'ease' – they have expertise!
Word Origin
"one who has special skill or knowledge"