expert advice
Specialist's informed opinion
Expert advice is guidance from someone with specialized knowledge or extensive experience in a field.
It carries more weight than casual opinion because the source has credentials or demonstrated competence: We sought expert advice before investing, The doctor's expert advice helped us avoid surgery.
Expert advice may come with professional liability or fees attached.
- coachOne who instructs
- consultantProfessional advice provider
- mentorTrusted wisdom-giving advisor
- advisorOne who gives guidance
- impartialityFreedom from prejudice
second opinion · professionalism · counsel · decision-making · guidance · words of wisdom · confidentiality · trustworthiness · wisdom · best practices · specialist · clarity · due diligence · trusted source · accountability · recommendation · pro tip · trusted
- adviceadvise, tips, counsel, guidance, suggestions
- advice columnsagony aunt, agony column, Dear Abby, Ann Landers, Dear Prudence
expert adviceguesswork
Conclusions drawn without proof
wild guess · random guess · speculation · conjecture · shot in the dark
expert advicebad advice
misinformation · snake oil · misguidance · quackery · sabotage