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Expertise [gradable]
This frame concerns people's knowledge or skill in certain domains. It does not concern acquaintance or familiarity with people.
With adjectives as targets in this frame, we annotate on two FE layers.
FE Layer-1: He is an experienced programmer|Prot.
FE Layer-2: He is an experienced programmer.
With adjectives as targets in this frame, we annotate on two FE layers.
FE Layer-1: He is an experienced programmer|Prot.
FE Layer-2: He is an experienced programmer.
Properties
- ID
- #136
- Entry
- frm_expertise
- Namespace
- Attribute.Gradable
- FrameNet version
- Expertise (fn_1.7_2023)
- Domains
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- Types
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- Ontological type
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- English name
- Expertise
Core Frame Elements (6)
| Frame element | Definition | Semantic type | Constraint |
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| Behavior_product |
A product of behavior that shows the Protagonist's skill or lack of skill.
A skillful advertising campaign persuaded voters that his opponent was soft on crime. |
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| Focal_participant |
This frame element can only occur in place of a skill expression. It refers to the prototypical patient in an action involving the Protagonist. For instance, in the following sentence the children are experts at some (contextually given) action such as rolling the hoops.
Some children were quite expert with wooden hoops. |
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| Knowledge |
The area of knowledge (as opposed to a practical skill) in which the Protagonist 's experience is assessed.
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| Protagonist |
The person whose expertise is assessed.
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category
sentient
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| Role |
This frame element denotes a role in which the protagonist has developed his expertise.
His prowess as a surgeon is impressive. In many cases, the Role noun secondarily evokes the Skill that is at issue. |
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| Skill |
Skill identifies the Protagonist's talent or ability to do things with one's hand or body.
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FE Core Set(s) and Excludes
CoreSet
Focal_participant
Knowledge
Role
Skill
CoreSet
Behavior_product
Protagonist
Excludes
Behavior_product
Focal_participant
Knowledge
Role
Skill
Peripheral Frame Elements (4)
| Frame element | Definition | Semantic type | Constraint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree |
Degree to which event occurs
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category
degree
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| Judge |
The individual whose point of view is taken in assigning the judgment denoted by the target.
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| Manner |
The Manner give further description of the way in which the Protagonist exhibits their skill or lack of skill.
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category
manner
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| Time |
The Time when the Protagonist has the expertise.
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Frame-Frame Relations (2)
Inheritance
Using
Lexical Units (73)
| LU | Type | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| ace.a | — | FN: excellent, esp. highly skilled or talented. (Usually not gradable.) |
| ace.n | — | COD: a person who excels at a particular activity |
| adept.a | — | COD: very skilled or proficient. |
| adept.n | — | COD: a person who is adept at something. |
| adeptness.n | — | FN: the fact of being very skilled or proficient |
| amateur.a | — | COD: inept |
| amateur.n | — | COD: a person considered inept at a particular activity |
| awful.a | — | FN: being very bad with regard to an activity or skill |
| bad.a | — | FN: being poor with regard to an activity or skill |
| buff.n | — | COD: a person who is interested in and very knowledgeable about a particular subject |
| competence.n | — | COD: the quality or extent of being competent. |
| competent.a | — | COD: having the necessary ability or knowledge to do something successfully. |
| connoisseur.n | — | FN: a person who is very discriminating, esp. with respect to art, food or drink |
| conversance.n | — | FN: familiarity with a domain of knowledge |
| conversant.a | — | COD: familiar with or knowledgeable about something |
| crack.a | — | COD: very good or skilful |
| dreadful.a | — | FN: extremely bad |
| excel.v | — | COD: be exceptionally good at an activity or subject. |
| excellent.a | — | FN: extremely competent with regard to an activity or skill |
| experience.n | — | COD: knowledge or skill acquired over time |
| experienced.a | — | COD: having knowledge or skill in a particular field gained over time |
| expert.a | — | FN: very knowledgeable about or skilful in a particular area |
| expert.n | — | COD: a person who is very knowledgeable about or skilful in a particular area |
| expertise.n | — | COD: great skill or knowledge in a particular field |
| familiar.a | — | COD: having a good knowledge of |
| fantastic.a | — | FN: being outstanding at an activity or skill |
| good.a | — | FN: to have sufficient expertise with regard to an activity or a skill |
| great.a | — | FN: being very adept with regard to an activity or skill |
| guru.n | — | FN: a person possessing great knowledge or expertise |
| incompetence.n | — | FN: the quality of being incompetent |
| incompetent.a | — | COD: not sufficiently skilful to do something successfully. |
| incredible.a | — | FN: being exceptionally competent with regard to an activity or skill |
| inept.a | — | COD: incompetent; awkward or clumsy. |
| ineptitude.n | — | FN: degree or fact of being inept |
| ineptness.n | — | FN: fact of being inept. |
| inexperienced.a | — | FN: lacking experience |
| inexpert.a | — | COD: lacking skill or knowledge |
| know-how.n | — | COD: expertise |
| knowledgeable.a | — | FN: having knowledge of a particular topic. |
| lay.a | — | FN: Describing an entity's inexpertise |
| layman.n | — | FN: a person who is not an expert in a given field of knowledge |
| master.a | — | COD: having or showing very great skill or proficiency |
| master.n | — | COD: skilled practitioner of a particular art or activity |
| mastery.n | — | COD: the mastering of a subject or skill |
| maven.n | — | COD: an expert or connoisseur |
| mediocre.a | — | FN: of average skill |
| new.a | — | FN: inexperienced |
| novice.n | — | COD: a person new to and inexperienced in a job or situation |
| outstanding.a | — | FN: being excellent with regard to an activity or skill |
| pro.n | — | COD: a professional |
| proficiency.n | — | FN: the fact of being competent and skilled |
| proficient.a | — | COD: competent; skilled. |
| prowess.n | — | COD: skill or expertise in a particular activity or field. |
| skilful.a | — | COD: having or showing skill |
| skill.n | — | COD: the ability to do something well; expertise or dexterity |
| skilled.a | — | FN: having acquired master of or skill in something |
| so-so.a | — | FN: of average competence with regard to an activity or a skill |
| specialist.n | — | COD: a person who concentrates on a particular subject or activity; a person highly skilled in a specific field. |
| splendid.a | — | FN: having excellent competence with regard to a skill or an activity |
| strong.a | — | FN: exceptionally capable |
| stupendous.a | — | FN: being excellent at a skill or with regard to an activity |
| superb.a | — | COD: excellent |
| superlative.a | — | FN: being the most competent at an activity or with regard to a skill |
| terrible.a | — | FN: being extremely incompetent at an activity or with regard to a skill |
| terrific.a | — | FN: being wonderfully competent at an activity or with regard to a skill |
| tremendous.a | — | FN: being extremely competent with regard to an activity or skill |
| versed.a | — | COD: experienced or skilled in; knowledgeable about |
| virtuosity.n | — | FN: great skill in music or another artistic pursuit |
| virtuoso.n | — | COD: a person highly skilled in music or another artistic pursuit |
| well-versed.a | — | FN: very experienced or skilled in |
| whiz.n | — | FN: a person who is extremly clever at something |
| wizard.n | — | COD: a person who is very skilled in a particular field or activity |
| wonderful.a | — | FN: having remarkable competence at an activity or with regard to a skill |
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