expertise

noun ex·per·tise \ ˌek-(ˌ)spər-ˈtēz , -ˈtēs \

Updated on: 15 Apr 2018

Definition of expertise

1 : the skill of an expert

2 : expert opinion or commentary

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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. —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 of expertise from the Web

The recognition is from the Adult Congenital Heart Association, a nationwide organization focused on connecting patients, family members and health-care providers to those with expertise on congenital heart disease.

— marcia heroux pounds, Sun-Sentinel.com, "South Florida adult congenital heart program first in state to be accredited," 6 Apr. 2018
One of my favorite sets ever was local favorites Brain's Song doing a scene in the trenches of WWI trying to sell each other life insurance — bringing in all the expertise of the Connecticut insurance industry.

— christopher arnott, courant.com, "Hartford Improv Festival Brings Back The Ha-Has For Fifth Year," 2 Apr. 2018
The indictment said Schooley lacked the technical expertise to properly design a complex amusement ride such as Verruckt.

— Washington Post, "Designer of deadly waterslide charged along with park owner," 27 Mar. 2018
And coming in the midst of a week when Trump is facing attacks regarding his own history with women, his nostalgia about Porter may have less to do with the former staff secretary’s managerial skills or expertise on tariffs.

— anna north, Vox, "Donald Trump wants Rob Porter back. That’s how little he cares about violence against women.," 27 Mar. 2018
There were plenty of refreshments to go around, all thanks to the expertise of event designer Steven Petrarca.

— leena kim, Town & Country, "How to Throw a Book Party in L.A.," 22 Mar. 2018
Awed by the awesome responsibilities of his new office, Trump spent much of last year deferring to the expertise of his advisers.

— eric levitz, Daily Intelligencer, "Donald Trump Has Never Been More Dangerous Than He Is Now," 21 Mar. 2018
But the private sector partner puts up the funding, takes the risks and brings the expertise.

— ilene bassler, Houston Chronicle, "Q&A: Houston needs to raise a fortune to build, upgrade and replace its infrastructure," 19 Mar. 2018
Here was a brand new episode of President Fox News Grandpa, where the leader of the free world got to tackle his number one issue during the campaign with all the expertise of someone who watches cable news five hours a day.

— jack holmes, Esquire, "Trump Visited the Wall, Which He Wants to Be See-Through, and Stop Mountain Climbers. He Also Pitched a Space Force.," 13 Mar. 2018

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