SME

Domain knowledge holder

SME is an acronym with two common meanings depending on context.

In business, it stands for small and medium-sized enterprises—companies below a certain size threshold: Government grants support SMEs in the tech sector.

In professional and technical contexts, SME means subject matter expert—someone with deep knowledge in a particular field: We brought in an SME to review the proposal.

business

entrepreneur

One who starts businesses

ownerHolder of title
startupNew business enterprise
enterpriseCommercial undertaking or initiative

founder · proprietor · commerce · trade · industry · merchant · vendor · supplier · microbusiness · sole trader

expertise

subject matter expert

Specialist in specific domain

specialistExpert in one field
consultantProfessional advice provider
authorityPower to enforce obedience

professional · advisor · domain expert · technical expert · knowledge · competence · proficiency · insight · experience · credential

engineering

fabrication

Deliberately untrue statement

chassisStructural support base
housingDwellings or protective covering
cabinetEnclosed storage furniture

casing · shielding · metalwork · bracket · panel · electronics · powder coating · stamping · bending · welding

Categories

business typesbig business, business, corporation, sole proprietorship, partnership
Business AcronymsSKU, UPC, CEO, COO, POS
business entitiescorporation, LLC, sole proprietorship, partnership, company
go-to peopleexpert, mentor, advisor, specialist, consultant
Beta-lactamasesIMP, PER, DHA, ACC, ACT
CPU ExtensionsSSE, BMI, TBM, SHA

Opposites

depth of knowledge

One with broad expertise

layperson · novice · non-specialist · non-expert · jack of all trades

experience level

One who lacks experience

trainee · apprentice · rookie · greenhorn · tyro

organizational role

Ultimate product recipient

stakeholder · junior staff · trainee · student · mentee

Family

Familiarity: Top 1,000,000
Profile: Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Rated G