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 two master watchmakers are widely regarded in horological circles as the crème de la crème, having honed their expertise at Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet, Gérald Genta, and Franck Muller, between them. — Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 1 Nov. 2026 The acquisition combines Marvell's electrical technologies and Lumentum's optical expertise for next-generation AI data centers. — Sean Conlon,liz Napolitano,hugh Leask,justina Lee, CNBC, 1 Nov. 2026 However, a lack of industry expertise and poor investment decisions resulted in cumulative losses of JPY 54 billion ($340 million). — Kati Chitrakorn, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2026 Elite escapees take with them expertise and signal to peers that leaving is possible. — Jieun Baek, Foreign Affairs, 30 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for expertise

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Noun

Looking confused, the Parrots deserved an Academy Award for their acting skills, because on their third play, quarterback King Exusdus took the snap from shotgun formation and sprinted 82 yards for a touchdown.

— Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 7 Nov. 2026
Establish baselines before deployment, redesign roles and develop skills as needed and define how people will supervise agents.

— Lakshmanan Alagappan, Forbes.com, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of skills

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But to check in to this grand dame is a different experience entirely.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 2026
Barri Worth Girvan, a veteran government employee who ran on a platform of leveraging her experience to advocate for residents, declared victory in the race for Los Angeles City Council’s Third District seat late Friday.

— Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of experience

Noun

The district also saw growth in student proficiency rates, but those figures still fell below the state averages.

— Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2026
Presiding Judge Paul Ganim — the brother of Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim — frequently inquires about an applicant’s academic performance and proficiency in English, according to lawyers.

— Sasha Allen, Hartford Courant, 1 Nov. 2026

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