expertise
noun
ex·per·tise
ˌek-(ˌ)spər-ˈtēz 
-ˈtēs
-ˈtēs
1
: the skill of an expert
2
: expert opinion or commentary
Synonyms
Examples of expertise in a Sentence
While the declared nuclear powers have wobbled in their commitment to get rid of their arsenals, the rise of a global black market in nuclear expertise and materials has made the Bomb more attainable for everyone else.
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Michael Elliott, Time, 1 Aug. 2005
The English magazine The Spectator employs me as "Dear Mary," a so-called agony aunt, in which capacity I have over the years gained considerable expertise in various areas of etiquette …
—Mary Killen, Atlantic, May 2001
Can anyone out there drive a bloody automobile? By driving I do not mean simply guiding a two-ton lump of steel and plastic along a smooth stretch of macadam, but actually steering, braking, and shifting the thing with a modicum of competence, if not outright expertise.
—Brock Yates, Car & Driver, October 2001
If a company that spends millions of dollars a year on a fancy advertising campaign to brag about its Web design expertise can't steer a motivated buyer like me to a Buy Now button in less than 30 minutes, then what hope is there for smaller, less experienced retail sites?
—Michelle Slatalla, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2001
His expertise on defense will help the team.
her expertise in legal matters
Michael Elliott, Time, 1 Aug. 2005
The English magazine The Spectator employs me as "Dear Mary," a so-called agony aunt, in which capacity I have over the years gained considerable expertise in various areas of etiquette …
—Mary Killen, Atlantic, May 2001
Can anyone out there drive a bloody automobile? By driving I do not mean simply guiding a two-ton lump of steel and plastic along a smooth stretch of macadam, but actually steering, braking, and shifting the thing with a modicum of competence, if not outright expertise.
—Brock Yates, Car & Driver, October 2001
If a company that spends millions of dollars a year on a fancy advertising campaign to brag about its Web design expertise can't steer a motivated buyer like me to a Buy Now button in less than 30 minutes, then what hope is there for smaller, less experienced retail sites?
—Michelle Slatalla, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2001
His expertise on defense will help the team.
her expertise in legal matters
Recent Examples on the Web
At the same time, international experts brought the technical and operational expertise needed to establish scalable systems.
—Djasur Djumaev, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
But the results go to show that, even with expertise, and even given access to advance information, getting things right as an investor over the short term is a tricky game.
—Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 13 Jan. 2025
With $44 billion in capital across multiple funds, the firm is led by a team of general partners who are mostly former founders, CEOs, or chief technology officers with expertise in a broad range of tech sectors.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, WWD, 13 Jan. 2025
This conflict places psychologists in an untenable position, forcing them to choose between their ethical duties and the policies of the very system that relies on their expertise.
—Philip Caldwell, Baltimore Sun, 12 Jan. 2025
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Djasur Djumaev, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
But the results go to show that, even with expertise, and even given access to advance information, getting things right as an investor over the short term is a tricky game.
—Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 13 Jan. 2025
With $44 billion in capital across multiple funds, the firm is led by a team of general partners who are mostly former founders, CEOs, or chief technology officers with expertise in a broad range of tech sectors.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, WWD, 13 Jan. 2025
This conflict places psychologists in an untenable position, forcing them to choose between their ethical duties and the policies of the very system that relies on their expertise.
—Philip Caldwell, Baltimore Sun, 12 Jan. 2025
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“Expertise.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/expertise. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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expertise
noun
ex·per·tise
ˌek-(ˌ)spər-ˈtēz
-ˈtēs
-ˈtēs
: the skill of an expert
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