EXPERTISES 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 Although not taking any whales in the upcoming transfers, Mystic Aquarium in Mystic, Connecticut, is lending expertise to the operation. — Finnegan Belleau, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2026 Jennice Vilhauer is a clinical psychologist with expertise in quantitative psychology and the psychological dimensions of potential disclosure. — Leonard David, Space.com, 11 July 2026 Clinicians aren’t the only people whose expertise helps keep the system safe. — Demetri Giannikopoulos, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026 Payne said the merger would unite two complementary businesses with deep expertise in premium content and global rights exploitation. — Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 10 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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Don pioneered innovations in projection technology, 3D and large-format filmmaking, and immersive attractions that changed how audiences experience stories.

— Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 11 July 2026
The city’s Thursday night farmer’s market, which the LA Times calls one of the top 10 California experiences, is a great way to kick off a long weekend in San Luis Obispo.

— Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026

Definition of experience

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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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