expertise

¹

[ek-sper-teez]

noun

1. expert skill or knowledge; expertness; know-how.

   business expertise.

2. a written opinion by an expert, as concerning the authenticity or value of a work of art, manuscript, etc.

expertise

²

[ek-sper-tahyz]

verb (used with or without object)

Chiefly British.

expertised, expertising 

1. expertize.

expertise

/ ˌɛkspɜːˈtiːz /

noun

1. special skill, knowledge, or judgment; expertness

Word History and Origins

Origin of expertise¹

First recorded in 1865–70; from French: “survey, report (made by experts),” with -ise understood as an abstract noun suffix; expert, -ise ²

Word History and Origins

Origin of expertise¹

C19: from French: expert skill, from _expert

Example Sentences

When it comes to making football-related decisions it is very likely he will be guided by the expertise of head coach Thomas Frank and technical director Johan Lange.

From BBC

The Lionesses have been able to build a structure from scratch, with a board full of women's football expertise and facilities specifically catered towards women.

From BBC

But I’m not even going to attempt to pretend to have any real expertise in the adventures of a large rotating cast over 22 seasons.

From Los Angeles Times

Written reasons detailing the commission's findings were published on Wednesday, calling into question the FA's decision not to call in independent expertise on the key area of betting data.

From BBC

Written reasons detailing the commission's finding were published on Wednesday, calling into question the FA's decision not to call in independent expertise on the key area of betting data.

From BBC

Related Words

• ability 
• competence 
• facility 
• know-how 
• proficiency 
• prowess 
• savvy 
• skill