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 The significance of that approach lies in what happens when leaders resist the impulse to demonstrate their expertise. — Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026 Discussions were led by Smith and David Longo, former chair of the Charlotte Regional Business Alliance, as well as others who could bring expertise and thoughtfulness to the topic of the day. — Peter St Onge, Charlotte Observer, 17 Aug. 2026 Adidas praised the region for its expertise in sublimation printing. — Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 17 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for expertise

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The film realistically portrays their struggles to produce resources, emphasizing practical skills, patience, and learning over traditional survivalism.

— Solitaire Townsend, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026
DeVito has a nice scramble DeVito showed off his running skills in the second quarter, breaking free for a 36-yard scramble to get the Patriots into Eagles territory for the first time.

— CBS News, CBS News, 23 Aug. 2026

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Highlights and experiences You could happily treat Luura as a gallery with a pool.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026
More than 30 high and middle school students in the Ferndale Public Schools district earned hands-on experience, and for some, wages, as part of the district's Drone Apprenticeship Program.

— DeJanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026

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Language arts proficiency rates dropped for half of the grades that took Colorado’s latest statewide achievement tests, while rates in mathematics held steady or increased, according to 2026 results released Wednesday.

— Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 19 Aug. 2026
How Candidates Are Using AI to Cheat Generative AI tools allow candidates to rewrite resumes to match job descriptions, exaggerate experience, and present skills convincingly regardless of actual proficiency.

— Kara Dennison, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026

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