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Expertise vs Specialize - What's the difference?

expertise | specialize |

As a noun expertise

is great skill or knowledge in a particular field or hobby.

As a verb specialize is

to mention specially; to particularize.

expertise

English

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

    • See also

    * skill, proficiency, knowledge, competence

    specialize

    English

    Alternative forms

    * specialise (non-Oxford British spelling)

    Verb

    (specializ)
  • To mention specially; to particularize.
  • To apply to some specialty or limited object; to assign to a specific use; as, specialized knowledge.
  • (biology) To supply with an organ or organs having a special function or functions.

    • Antonyms

    * generalize

    Derived terms

    * specialty, speciality * specialist * subspecialize * subspecialty, subspeciality * subspecialist * specialisation, specialization