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acquiring expertise

[ə-ˈkwī(-ə-)riŋ ek-ˈsper-ˌtēz]
verb phrase / gerund
adquirir experiência / especialização
1. The process of gaining specialized knowledge or skill in a particular field through practice, study, and experience
She spent five years acquiring expertise in cardiac surgery.
Ela passou cinco anos adquirindo especialização em cirurgia cardíaca.
2. Developing proficiency and advanced competence in a specific area of knowledge or practice
Acquiring expertise in machine learning requires dedication and continuous learning.
Adquirir especialização em aprendizado de máquina requer dedicação e aprendizagem contínua.
NYC Slang
leveling up your game / getting your chops down
Synonyms
gaining expertisedeveloping expertisebuilding expertisemastering a skillbecoming proficientobtaining expertise
Antonyms
losing expertiselacking knowledgeremaining inexperiencedabandoning skills

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
adquirir experiência / ganhar experiência
Most common usage in Brazil
São Paulo
adquirir expertise
English term 'expertise' frequently used in business contexts
Portugal
adquirir perícia / ganhar competência
More formal, traditional Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

getting your feet wet
learning the ropes
cutting your teeth
paying your dues
climbing the ladder
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