expertise

/ˌɛkspɜːˈtiːz/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: expertises

Sense 1

Meaning · English

Great skill or knowledge in a particular field or hobby.

Noun

Examples

He spoke of Scotland's hydroelectric projects in Africa, local expertise shared with the world's poor.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

Advice, or opinion, of an expert.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “expertise” mean?

Great skill or knowledge in a particular field or hobby.

Is “expertise” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.