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 Launched in 2010 by Alaa Karkouti and Maher Diab, MAD Solutions is known for its expertise in marketing and distributing Arab films, as well as for looking after Middle East and North African talents under its MAD Celebrity banner. — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2026 Subscribe to Support Independent Journalism Great science journalism requires human expertise, time, effort and creativity. — Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 3 Sep. 2026 Movie marketing and publicity specialist Rob Deacon has set up Phoenix Film Finance to leverage his expertise in the industry to make an impact on the independent production scene. — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 3 Sep. 2026 Dan Driscoll’s resignation as Army secretary highlights a pattern of moves by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth – at a time of conflict – that appears to prioritize political loyalty over expertise. — Anna Mulrine Grobe, Christian Science Monitor, 3 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for expertise

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Noun

In his first career start, Russell showed an array of skills.

— Antonio Morales, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
In fact, Hal does so almost immediately so John can use his artistic skills to create a complex tunneling device for burrowing beneath the compound.

— Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of skills

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The innuendo only encouraged the bidding — and the riding jokes — with two guests ultimately taking the experience at $120,000 each.

— Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 11 Sep. 2026
Biggart rarely discussed it, though the experience announced itself whenever his children approached fireworks or open flames.

— Stephen Rodrick, Rolling Stone, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of experience

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But Wake County posted one of the highest proficiency rates in the state among all students.

— Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 9 Sep. 2026
Maye has already showcased proficiency under center and through his use of play action, as his ability to operate with his back to the line of scrimmage has accelerated his progression.

— Jeff Howe, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026

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