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 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

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In the afternoon, book a spot at one of Copenhagen’s many hot tub experiences; some favorites include Hottub Copenhagen and CopenHot, the biggest outdoor spa in Denmark.

— Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026
The experience reinforced her belief that the profession itself was never the problem.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 1 Aug. 2026

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In his interview with the board, Villalobos addressed issues like enrollment decline, reading proficiency, school safety, curriculum, achievement gaps and more.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 29 July 2026
Equal tool access doesn’t mean equal proficiency—deliberately spreading high-leverage skills raises everyone’s output, reduces knowledge silos and helps new or quieter voices contribute faster, building a genuinely stronger and more cohesive team.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

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