Noun

(wikipedia expertise) (-)

Great skill or knowledge in a particular field or hobby

The scientist has expertise in the field of nuclear fusion.

* 2014 , Michael White, " Roll up, roll up! The Amazing Salmond will show a Scotland you won't believe", The Guardian , 8 September 2014:

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

advice, or opinion, of an expert

Noun

(en noun)

The act of innovating; the introduction of something new, in customs, rites, etc.

* {{quote-magazine, date=2013-06-21, author= Karen McVeigh

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A change effected by innovating; a change in customs;

Something new, and contrary to established customs, manners, or rites.

A newly formed shoot, or the annually produced addition to the stems of many mosses.