expertise
noun
ex·per·tise
ˌek-(ˌ)spər-ˈtēz 
-ˈtēs
-ˈtēs
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
Adding to its Americas expertise, Artistic Milliners brought former Macy’s and Target denim designer Melanie Balasa-Flottman onto the team as vice president of global design & full package, bringing a wealth of experience from almost two decades in the industry.
—Sj Studio, Footwear News, 12 June 2026
Fragile matter is Chakraborty’s specialty, and her expertise is put to novel use in shoring up her son’s tender heart.
—Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026
The chapter included information from people who had been involved in litigation over climate damages; rather than seeing that as a sign of expertise, the AGs viewed it as a form of bias.
—ArsTechnica, 12 June 2026
Leveraging industry experience GSE brings more than 50 years of simulator expertise to the partnership.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 12 June 2026
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Sj Studio, Footwear News, 12 June 2026
Fragile matter is Chakraborty’s specialty, and her expertise is put to novel use in shoring up her son’s tender heart.
—Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026
The chapter included information from people who had been involved in litigation over climate damages; rather than seeing that as a sign of expertise, the AGs viewed it as a form of bias.
—ArsTechnica, 12 June 2026
Leveraging industry experience GSE brings more than 50 years of simulator expertise to the partnership.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 12 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for expertise
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“Expertise.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/expertise. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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expertise
noun
ex·per·tise
ˌek-(ˌ)spər-ˈtēz
-ˈtēs
-ˈtēs
: the skill of an expert
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