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
Navy dive medical technicians are trained in both advanced diving operations and emergency medicine, with expertise in handling patients in extreme environments.
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Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 22 Apr. 2026
And many of the great watchmakers first honed their expertise in restoration workshops.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 22 Apr. 2026
Local climate experts and vendors will be on hand to share their expertise and there will be a dance party with music from DJs for Climate Action.
—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2026
That expertise is not easy to replicate.
—Big Think, 22 Apr. 2026
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Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 22 Apr. 2026
And many of the great watchmakers first honed their expertise in restoration workshops.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 22 Apr. 2026
Local climate experts and vendors will be on hand to share their expertise and there will be a dance party with music from DJs for Climate Action.
—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2026
That expertise is not easy to replicate.
—Big Think, 22 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for expertise
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expertise
Noun
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The class would enable students to gain specialized skills needed for employment after graduation or for further post-secondary training, a memo from the district said, and would also provide students with opportunities to teach other students in the district’s introductory welding course.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
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But there’s also plenty of beauty in the way Bertelli captures bodies and technology at work, with DP Mauro Chiarello’s razor-sharp images highlighting the incredible skills needed to rise to such feats of excellence.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In Casual mode, players can take their time with unlimited chances to find every change, perfect for a relaxed, low-pressure experience.—
Rachel Jacoby Zoldan,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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The series first debuted on Prime Video in 2021 and quickly gained a huge following, with viewers charmed by the beautiful scenery and the drama that country living can bring, helped along by Clarkson’s total lack of farming experience.—
K.J. Yossman,
Variety,
20 Apr. 2026
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This May Day push will not address the reading and math proficiency gaps present in CPS.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2026
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The Gulfton-area middle school was dedicated to recent immigrant and refugee students with little or no English language proficiency.—
Claire Partain,
Houston Chronicle,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Expertise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expertise. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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