You have spelled the word correctly in the question, that is, the word is spelled expertise. It is pronounced phonetically as 'eck (as in check) - spur (as in spurt) - tease'.
The word is of French origin, with sources suggesting it dates back to the late 19th century. It is derived from the word 'expert' with the '-ise' taken as an abstract noun suffix; '-ise' also being French, to typically denote quality, condition or function.
To fully define expertise we must first therefore define 'expert', which means;
The word is of French origin, with sources suggesting it dates back to the late 19th century. It is derived from the word 'expert' with the '-ise' taken as an abstract noun suffix; '-ise' also being French, to typically denote quality, condition or function.
To fully define expertise we must first therefore define 'expert', which means;
- expert (noun) - "a person who has extensive skill or knowledge in a particular field"
- expert (adjective) - "skillful or knowledgeable" or "of, involving, or done by an expert" (both definitions from www.dictionary.com)
- "Never become so much of an expert that you stop gaining expertise. View life as a continuous learning experience."
- "Smooth ice is paradise for those who dance with expertise" - Friedrich Nietzsche, German philosopher
- "Working in Hollywood does give one a certain expertise in the field of prostitution" - Jane Fonda, American actress
