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expertise

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of expertise

knowledge gained by actually doing or living through something
  • new dog owners who were seeking someone with expertise in animal obedience
Synonyms of expertise

experience, know-how, proficiency, savvy, skills
Words Related to expertise

background

command, mastery

acquaintance, conversance, familiarity, intimacy
Near Antonyms of expertise

ignorance, unawareness, unfamiliarity
Antonyms of expertise

inexperience

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