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 King contrasted the country’s technological expertise with its moral aptitude. — Dawn M. Turner, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026 With expertise in production systems and operational excellence, Toyota has provided Joby with invaluable guidance and support to develop an electric air taxi. — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 5 July 2026 Key advice for aspiring executive creators includes teaching to refine expertise and leading non-profits for broader impact. — Doug Melville, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026 Ford also changed its bonus structure, tying executive compensation more closely to quality metrics, including those for new executives from Whirlpool and Johnson Controls who brought additional quality expertise. — Michael Wayland, CNBC, 3 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for expertise

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State test scores for the 2025-26 school year are coming back, and Georgia public schools are part of a national pattern of declining reading and math skills.

— Taylor Carney, AJC.com, 6 July 2026
The Rangers are adding Espinal for his valuable defensive versatility and contact skills, aiming to bolster their infield depth.

— Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026

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Under their plan, students would need to demonstrate proficiency in interpreting data and navigating complex real-world documents as well as purely academic tasks like solving quadratic equations.

— Tim Knowles, Fortune, 8 July 2026
For both pre-K-3 and pre-K-4 programs at public schools, families must meet qualifying criteria based on income, military status, English proficiency and more.

— Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 July 2026

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