Expertise vs. Proficient

Expertise vs. Proficient — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Expertise and Proficient

Expertisenoun

Great skill or knowledge in a particular field or hobby.

The scientist has expertise in the field of nuclear fusion.

Proficientadjective

Good at something; skilled; fluent; practiced, especially in relation to a task or skill.

He was a proficient writer with an interest in human nature.

Expertisenoun

Advice, or opinion, of an expert.

Proficientnoun

An expert.

Expertisenoun

skillfulness by virtue of possessing special knowledge

Proficientadjective

having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude;

adept in handicraftsan adept juggleran expert joba good mechanica practiced marksmana proficient engineera lesser-known but no less skillful composerthe effect was achieved by skillful retouching
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