EXPERTISE Synonyms: 18 Similar and Opposite Words

expertise

noun

ˌek-(ˌ)spər-ˈtēz

Definition of expertise

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 Trump does have expertise in a handful of realms, such as construction, entertainment, and men’s discount shoeware. — Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 14 Sep. 2026 At that scale, data becomes an advantage when combined with our unique context, expertise, and network. — Dave Bozeman, Fortune, 14 Sep. 2026 Many bring valuable experience and expertise to public office. — Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 14 Sep. 2026 Trust in expertise, authority, and institutions are fragile as well. — Caroline Montojo, STAT, 14 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for expertise

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While the 5-foot-9 McQuillan got to show off her powerful hitting skills to the crowd, she actually was recruited by UConn as a libero.

— Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026
Similarly, behavioral assessments also shed light on potential weaknesses, such as poor communication skills or a tendency to avoid conflict, which can be addressed proactively.

— Karla Vallecillo, Hartford Courant, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of skills

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Leo July 23 – August 22 A personal experience could become useful material for something creative.

— Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026
Berens brings more than 15 years of experience spanning business development, e-commerce, digital marketing and omnichannel growth.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026

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