expertness

noun

Definition of expertnessnext
as in expertise

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  1. expertise
  2. proficiency
  3. experience
Noun
  • OpenAI said the partnership would bring different expertise and approaches to identifying weaknesses.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2026
  • The entrepreneur built a media empire and has launched multiple brands based on her lifestyle and entertaining expertise.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of expertise
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
Definition of proficiency
Noun
  • KingSong takes any potential sting out of the experience with a quad-damper suspension system and gives its latest one-wheel quick-release hardware for easy tire changes and wheel swaps.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 14 Nov. 2026
  • Amenities and experiences Beyond the restaurant, bar, and pool, the hotel also has a small gym and treatment room for massages.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Nov. 2026
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