Expertise: meaning, definitions and examples

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expertise

 

[ ˌɛkspərˈtiːz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in business

Expertise refers to the knowledge, skill, and experience in a particular field or subject. It is the proficiency and competence that someone possesses in a specific area.

Synonyms

competence, experience, knowledge, proficiency, skill

Examples of usage

  • Her expertise in marketing helped the company increase its sales.
  • The team relied on John's expertise in finance to make important decisions.
  • His expertise in computer programming made him the go-to person for technical issues.
Context #2 | Noun

in academic

In an academic context, expertise is often associated with being an expert in a specific field of study or research. It implies a deep understanding and mastery of the subject matter.

Synonyms

competence, knowledge, mastery, proficiency, specialization

Examples of usage

  • The professor's expertise in physics made him a sought-after lecturer.
  • Her expertise in biology led to groundbreaking research in the field.
  • His expertise in history provided valuable insights into ancient civilizations.

Translations

Translations of the word "expertise" in other languages:

🇵🇹 perícia

🇮🇳 विशेषज्ञता

🇩🇪 Expertise

🇮🇩 keahlian

🇺🇦 експертиза

🇵🇱 ekspertyza

🇯🇵 専門知識 (senmon chishiki)

🇫🇷 expertise

🇪🇸 expertise

🇹🇷 uzmanlık

🇰🇷 전문 지식 (jeonmun jisik)

🇸🇦 خبرة (khibra)

🇨🇿 odbornost

🇸🇰 odbornosť

🇨🇳 专长 (zhuāncháng)

🇸🇮 strokovnost

🇮🇸 sérþekking

🇰🇿 мамандану

🇬🇪 ექსპერტიზა (eqspertiza)

🇦🇿 mütəxəssislik

🇲🇽 experiencia

Etymology

The word 'expertise' originates from the French word 'expertise', which means 'expertise, skill, knowledge'. The term first appeared in the English language in the early 19th century. It is derived from the Latin word 'expertus', meaning 'tried, proved, experienced'. Over time, 'expertise' has evolved to represent a high level of skill and knowledge in a particular area.

See also: expert, expertly, experts, inexpert.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,837, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.