expertise
noun
ex·per·tise
ˌek-(ˌ)spər-ˈtēz 
-ˈtēs
1
: the skill of an expert
2
: expert opinion or commentary
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
Recent Examples on the Web
The project represents a milestone for Naga cinema, blending international filmmaking expertise with local narratives and talent.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 7 Apr. 2025
The analysis used to create the interactive map comes from 234 climate experts from 64 countries, as well as a 2022 U.S. climate report that synthesized data and expertise from eight governmental agencies.
—Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 7 Apr. 2025
While Kleinfeld has hundreds of employees in real life, a select few have stood out on the show, thanks to their warm demeanors and impressive expertise.
—Emy Lacroix, People.com, 5 Apr. 2025
City officials said Thursday the same environmental engineering firm that conducted the 2006 assessment is providing expertise for the general development plan.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Apr. 2025
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“Expertise.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/expertise. Accessed 11 Apr. 2025.
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expertise
noun
ex·per·tise
ˌek-(ˌ)spər-ˈtēz
-ˈtēs
: the skill of an expert
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