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 Each individual earned their position for their professional expertise, leadership capacity, commitment to students, and alignment with the district’s vision for meaningful, future-ready learning, the news release stated. — News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 July 2026 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 Ford also changed its bonus structure, tying executive compensation more closely to quality metrics, including those for new executives from Whirlpool and Johnson Controls who brought additional quality expertise. — Michael Wayland, CNBC, 3 July 2026 Through textile manipulation and hand craftsmanship, the collection creates a refined dialogue between denim and French artisanal expertise, incorporating intricate plissé work, feather and floral constructions and delicate lace applications. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 6 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for expertise

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State test scores for the 2025-26 school year are coming back, and Georgia public schools are part of a national pattern of declining reading and math skills.

— Taylor Carney, AJC.com, 6 July 2026
The Rangers are adding Espinal for his valuable defensive versatility and contact skills, aiming to bolster their infield depth.

— Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026

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Training should produce portable skills and credentials that remain valuable across employers, rather than proficiency in one company’s software or business processes.

— Paulo Carvão, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Several school districts in and near Fort Worth are below the state average in reading proficiency rates, according to data from the Fort Worth Education Partnership.

— Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 July 2026

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