expertise
noun
ex·per·tise
ˌek-(ˌ)spər-ˈtēz 
-ˈtēs
-ˈtēs
1
: the skill of an expert
2
: expert opinion or commentary
Synonyms
Examples of expertise in a Sentence
While the declared nuclear powers have wobbled in their commitment to get rid of their arsenals, the rise of a global black market in nuclear expertise and materials has made the Bomb more attainable for everyone else.
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Michael Elliott, Time, 1 Aug. 2005
The English magazine The Spectator employs me as "Dear Mary," a so-called agony aunt, in which capacity I have over the years gained considerable expertise in various areas of etiquette …
—Mary Killen, Atlantic, May 2001
Can anyone out there drive a bloody automobile? By driving I do not mean simply guiding a two-ton lump of steel and plastic along a smooth stretch of macadam, but actually steering, braking, and shifting the thing with a modicum of competence, if not outright expertise.
—Brock Yates, Car & Driver, October 2001
If a company that spends millions of dollars a year on a fancy advertising campaign to brag about its Web design expertise can't steer a motivated buyer like me to a Buy Now button in less than 30 minutes, then what hope is there for smaller, less experienced retail sites?
—Michelle Slatalla, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2001
His expertise on defense will help the team.
her expertise in legal matters
Michael Elliott, Time, 1 Aug. 2005
The English magazine The Spectator employs me as "Dear Mary," a so-called agony aunt, in which capacity I have over the years gained considerable expertise in various areas of etiquette …
—Mary Killen, Atlantic, May 2001
Can anyone out there drive a bloody automobile? By driving I do not mean simply guiding a two-ton lump of steel and plastic along a smooth stretch of macadam, but actually steering, braking, and shifting the thing with a modicum of competence, if not outright expertise.
—Brock Yates, Car & Driver, October 2001
If a company that spends millions of dollars a year on a fancy advertising campaign to brag about its Web design expertise can't steer a motivated buyer like me to a Buy Now button in less than 30 minutes, then what hope is there for smaller, less experienced retail sites?
—Michelle Slatalla, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2001
His expertise on defense will help the team.
her expertise in legal matters
Recent Examples on the Web
Sony will utilize Neon Hum’s production expertise to continue developing podcasts for its subscription channel, The Binge, and across its entertainment slate.
—Chris Eggertsen, Billboard, 18 Apr. 2024
And now the Board-Certified General Surgeon and Fellow of the American College of Surgeons brings a wealth of expertise and experience to her practice, as well as a passion for dermatology and aesthetics.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 18 Apr. 2024
As a Platinum Preferred Contractor, TEC leads the way in roofing expertise, offering top-notch products and services while helping homeowners understand the advantages of an Owens Corning roofing system.
—Miami Herald, 18 Apr. 2024
As North America's leader and only single-source provider of Cleanroom lifecycle expertise, Hodess Cleanrooms is proud to partner with some of the most successful companies in the most transformational areas in our economy today.
—Sacramento Bee, 17 Apr. 2024
Notably, Yoav Vilner, Founder & CEO of Walnut and prominent investor, serves as one of the advisors of Zero Knowledge Ventures, bringing his expertise to the table.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 17 Apr. 2024
Small-city dwellers were left having to either relocate or take a job that wasn’t in their area of interest or expertise; meanwhile, barely any major-city dwellers had to consider relocating at all.
—Jane Thier, Fortune, 15 Apr. 2024
Takano said his personal goal is to pass on his expertise to the next generation of Kajima workers.
—Takashi Mochizuki, Fortune Asia, 15 Apr. 2024
Sandra’s wide-ranging strategic and operational expertise is matched by her fierce intellect and graceful leadership style.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Apr. 2024
Chris Eggertsen, Billboard, 18 Apr. 2024
And now the Board-Certified General Surgeon and Fellow of the American College of Surgeons brings a wealth of expertise and experience to her practice, as well as a passion for dermatology and aesthetics.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 18 Apr. 2024
As a Platinum Preferred Contractor, TEC leads the way in roofing expertise, offering top-notch products and services while helping homeowners understand the advantages of an Owens Corning roofing system.
—Miami Herald, 18 Apr. 2024
As North America's leader and only single-source provider of Cleanroom lifecycle expertise, Hodess Cleanrooms is proud to partner with some of the most successful companies in the most transformational areas in our economy today.
—Sacramento Bee, 17 Apr. 2024
Notably, Yoav Vilner, Founder & CEO of Walnut and prominent investor, serves as one of the advisors of Zero Knowledge Ventures, bringing his expertise to the table.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 17 Apr. 2024
Small-city dwellers were left having to either relocate or take a job that wasn’t in their area of interest or expertise; meanwhile, barely any major-city dwellers had to consider relocating at all.
—Jane Thier, Fortune, 15 Apr. 2024
Takano said his personal goal is to pass on his expertise to the next generation of Kajima workers.
—Takashi Mochizuki, Fortune Asia, 15 Apr. 2024
Sandra’s wide-ranging strategic and operational expertise is matched by her fierce intellect and graceful leadership style.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Apr. 2024
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“Expertise.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/expertise. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.
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expertise
noun
ex·per·tise
ˌek-(ˌ)spər-ˈtēz
-ˈtēs
-ˈtēs
: the skill of an expert
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