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expertise

n. uncountable
B2 Upper Intermediate Oxford US //ˌɛkspɝˈtiz// UK //ˌɛkspətˈiːz// ex·per·tise Archaic General-service

n. high-level knowledge or skill in a specific area. You gain this by studying or practicing something for a long time.

n. expert skill or knowledge in a particular field. Often implies a combination of theoretical understanding and practical proficiency acquired through extensive experience.


SIMPLE

She has a lot of expertise in computer programming.

CONTEXTUAL

The company is looking for a consultant with specific expertise in international tax law to help with the merger.

COMPLEX

While many claim to be authorities on the subject, few possess the technical expertise required to navigate the ethical implications of genetic engineering.

Synonyms
Origin

Borrowed from French expertise.

Usage

Frequently paired with the prepositions 'in' or 'on' to specify the field of knowledge.

Pitfall

He has many expertisesHe has a lot of expertiseExpertise is uncountable; it cannot be used in the plural form to mean 'skills'.

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