Definitions

1. noun

The practice or quality of giving undue weight or authority to the opinions of experts, especially in a way that is dismissive of other perspectives.

“The critic accused the media of perpetuating expertism by quoting only scientists in their articles on climate change.”

2. noun

The excessive influence of specialized knowledge or technical expertise on decision-making or problem-solving.

“The company’s expertism led to a focus on short-term profits over long-term sustainability.”

3. noun

The tendency to rely on technical jargon or specialized language to obscure or intimidate non-experts.

“The academic’s expertism made it difficult for her students to understand her research paper.”