EXPERTNESS Synonyms: 53 Similar and Opposite Words

expertness

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Definition of expertness

as in expertise

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Elsewhere, the conversation drifts into questions about public-records databases, investigative reporting, grant applications, and the ways institutions classify professional expertise.

— Rhoda Feng, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
But Upchurch, with more than two decades of Medicare expertise, doesn't blame beneficiaries for not paying attention or for assuming Wellcare's messages were bogus.

— Susan Jaffe, NPR, 6 July 2026

Definition of expertise

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Under their plan, students would need to demonstrate proficiency in interpreting data and navigating complex real-world documents as well as purely academic tasks like solving quadratic equations.

— Tim Knowles, Fortune, 8 July 2026
For both pre-K-3 and pre-K-4 programs at public schools, families must meet qualifying criteria based on income, military status, English proficiency and more.

— Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 July 2026

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Don pioneered innovations in projection technology, 3D and large-format filmmaking, and immersive attractions that changed how audiences experience stories.

— Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 11 July 2026
The city’s Thursday night farmer’s market, which the LA Times calls one of the top 10 California experiences, is a great way to kick off a long weekend in San Luis Obispo.

— Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026

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