Word
expertise
Phoneticsex·per·tise, stress on the third syllable
US/ˌɛkspɝˈtiz/
UK/ˌɛkspətˈiːz/
Definitions
01skill or knowledge
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun
n. the high level of skill or knowledge you have in a particular subject.
n. specialized skill or technical knowledge in a particular field. Usually uncountable, though occasionally used countably to refer to specific areas of mastery.
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“The company hired her because of her expertise in digital marketing.”
“The project required a high degree of technical expertise that few consultants in the region could provide.”
Usage
Commonly followed by the preposition 'in'.
Pitfall
He has many expertises in computer science.
He has a lot of expertise in computer science.
Expertise is usually uncountable. To talk about specific skills, use 'areas of expertise' or 'skills' instead of the plural 'expertises'.
Synonyms
Antonyms
02expert advice
C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Formal
n. the advice or opinion given by an expert.
n. the professional advice or formal opinion provided by a specialist or expert.
“We need to seek legal expertise before we sign this contract.”
“The government relied on the expertise of independent scientists to draft the new environmental regulations.”
Teaching tip
In this sense, 'expertise' is often used as a more formal synonym for 'advice' or 'input' in professional settings.
Synonyms
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “expertise” in context.
Verb
01. require expertise
“Restoring these ancient manuscripts will require expertise in both history and chemistry.”
verb + noun
Adjective
02. technical expertise
“The project failed because the team lacked the technical expertise needed to manage the software.”
adj + noun
Real-World Examples
“Our recent research explored this question, drawing on our financial planning and consumer behavior expertise.” “Data alone doesn't save a rangeland; trust, ownership and lived expertise do.” Etymology
Borrowed from French expertise.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
ADVERB
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- B2 · Upper IntermediateOxford
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