as in skills
knowledge gained by actually doing or living through something
new dog owners who were seeking someone with expertise in animal obedience
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Recent Examples of expertise
Diagnosing Parkinson's disease early remains a significant challenge because of limited access to clinical expertise and in-person evaluations.
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Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 June 2025
Her expertise as the Senate’s interpreter of arcane chamber rules cannot be easily replaced with a party loyalist, and her day-to-day duties are nonpartisan in nature, even if she was appointed in 2012 by then-Democratic Leader Harry Reid.
—Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 28 June 2025
That success required a level of professionalism and expertise that Trump’s senior leadership has rejected.
—Elizabeth Shackelford, Chicago Tribune, 27 June 2025
Whatever your need, financial advisors can provide valuable expertise and experience.
—True Tamplin, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
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Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 June 2025
Her expertise as the Senate’s interpreter of arcane chamber rules cannot be easily replaced with a party loyalist, and her day-to-day duties are nonpartisan in nature, even if she was appointed in 2012 by then-Democratic Leader Harry Reid.
—Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 28 June 2025
That success required a level of professionalism and expertise that Trump’s senior leadership has rejected.
—Elizabeth Shackelford, Chicago Tribune, 27 June 2025
Whatever your need, financial advisors can provide valuable expertise and experience.
—True Tamplin, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for expertise
Noun
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Rather, let your achievements and skills be the standout feature of your resume, not the design.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes,
28 Dec. 2024
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Employers want to see proof of your skills, not just hear about them.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes,
28 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Shayla and 17 other BU women’s soccer players reported similar claims to BU’s Equal Opportunity Office the next day, per The Globe, noting that their teammate, who was allegedly targeted, also shared her experience with school officials.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
26 June 2025
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While major plot developments have been withheld to preserve the viewing experience, the network has requested spoiler warnings on all reviews.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
26 June 2025
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Schools will be required to provide early intervention for K-8 students at-risk of not meeting grade level proficiency.—
Carole Carlson,
Chicago Tribune,
30 June 2025
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Maybe letting users make lists is less about an accrual of cultural proficiency and more about extending empathy to the poor celebs who put their own taste on the line.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
24 June 2025
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“Expertise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expertise. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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