expertise
Translation
expertise, specialist knowledge, skill
Examples
We need someone with technical expertise.
We need someone with technical expertise.
Her expertise in this area is well known.
Her expertise in this area is well known.
Grammar Patterns
((expertise)) ((in/on sth.)) specialist knowledge in a field She has expertise in marketing.
Similar Words
Synonyms: skill, knowledge, proficiency, mastery
Etymology
From French 'expertise', from 'expert'. Ultimately from Latin 'experiri' (to try, test).
Memory Tips
'Expertise' is the special skill or knowledge that an 'expert' has. Notice the '-ise' suffix, often indicating a quality or state.