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 To get there, Southeast Asia needs an integrated ecosystem that connects Earth observation, AI, scientific expertise and trusted public institutions. — Karryl Kim Sagun Trajano, Fortune, 2 Aug. 2026 The partners will use laboratory facilities and expertise to reduce technical risk before construction, licensing, and commercial-scale deployment activities begin. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 1 Aug. 2026 At high levels of perfume oil concentration, though, getting many forceful materials to sit together cleanly is what takes expertise and time. — Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 1 Aug. 2026 In six months, our team moved from concept to a fully functional and sensorized humanoid platform by combining deep humanoid robotics expertise with AI, biomechanics and design. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 1 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for expertise

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How much should be invested in learning, experimentation and the skills the business will require next?

— Nirit Cohen, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
Some of the fastest-growing skills are in areas like agentic AI, responsible AI and AI infrastructure, according to tech workplace platform Dice.

— Jason Ma, Fortune, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of skills

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One example is United Airlines’ fleet of Boeing 767s, which feature all the carrier’s very latest cabin comfort experiences, but four of which entered service way back in 1991.

— Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
The exhibitions here dive into Black experience both in Canada and beyond.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of experience

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Researchers found that former residents' new local elementary schools have 4 to 8% lower proficiency in both math and reading on California standardized tests.

— Tim Fang, CBS News, 31 July 2026
The Eagles’ proficiency in the draft afforded them defensive dominance at a discount.

— Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 30 July 2026

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