C1
expert vs expertise vs specialist
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| expertnoun/ˈek.spɜːrt/ | Meaning a person who has a lot of knowledge or skill in a particular subject or activity | Goes with leading expert | Example She is a leading expert on climate change. |
| expertisenoun/ˌek.spɜːrˈtiːz/ | Meaning special skill or knowledge gained from training or long experience | Goes with technical expertise | Example She has great expertise in digital marketing and online advertising. |
| specialistnoun/ˈspeʃ.əl.ɪst/ | Meaning a person who knows a lot about one subject, or a doctor who treats one type of problem | Goes with specialist in | Example She is a specialist in early childhood education. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
The company hired an IT to protect its network from hackers.