expertise

ex-per-tise · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    Expert skill or knowledge in a particular field.

  2. 2.

    The state of being an expert; proficiency.

  3. 3.

    A specialized area of knowledge or skill.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    area of expertise — a field in which one has specialized knowledge
  • •
    technical expertise — specialized skill in a technical field

Related words

Antonyms: incompetence, inexperience
See also: expert, experts, knowledge, skill
Synonyms: knowledge, mastery, proficiency, skill

Etymology

From French expertise ("expert appraisal"), from expert ("expert").