Definition of expertise
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:expert opinion or commentary
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:the skill of an expert
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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
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Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. is a Fellow of the College of Community Association Lawyers and Managing Partner of Richardson Harman Ober PC, a California law firm known for community association expertise.
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Perhaps the most salient point is that grocery stores’ profit margins are so thin, and Amazon is better positioned to cut costs than competitors whose expertise is limited to selling groceries.
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In fact, conservationists in the Chicago area and beyond are expressing condolences and accolades for someone who had become much loved, and whose expertise in all aspects of conservation work was regarded highly in the conservation community.
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Combined with Johnson’s expertise, Hubbard’s intelligence and refined leadership qualities makes for a high-caliber player with untapped potential.
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Professor Hershkowitz, whose expertise was New York City history and the early history of Jews in the city, began teaching at Queens College in 1960.
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Kaepernick has not been signed by an NFL team for the upcoming season, even though a number of teams need a quarterback with his type of expertise and skill.
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The diversity in Kareem Hunt’s expertise lured the Chiefs into drafting the Toledo running back in late April.
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An author of several acclaimed books on twentieth century jewelry and a savvy accessories trend forecaster, Fasel is sharing her unique expertise in all things jewelry with BAZAAR.com.
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Origin and Etymology of expertise
French, from Middle French, expertness, from expert
expertise Synonyms
Synonyms
chops, experience, know-how, moxie, proficiency, savvy, skillsAntonyms
inexperienceRelated Words
background; command, mastery; acquaintance, conversance, familiarity, intimacyNear Antonyms
ignorance, unawareness, unfamiliarityEXPERTISE Defined for English Language Learners
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Definition of expertise for English Language Learners
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: special skill or knowledge : the skill or knowledge an expert has
EXPERTISE Defined for Kids
expertise
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ex·per·tise
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Definition of expertise for Students
:the skill or knowledge of an expert
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