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 But overall, there is growing interest in tapping Ukraine for its expertise on modern warfare and, specifically, drones. — ABC News, 30 Aug. 2026 Much of the industry believes the Commerce Department’s CAISI, with its technical expertise and existing agreements, should be the government’s natural point of contact for AI companies, especially for testing and standards. — Hadas Gold, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2026 Stipp emphasizes Suja Life's long-term vision, vertical integration, and brand-building expertise, aiming for sustained double-digit growth despite current market challenges. — Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026 With her expertise and experience across astronomy, and with NASA just getting up and running, Roman was asked to join the new agency and create its first astronomy program. — Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 29 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for expertise

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That kind of collective learning is especially important in the era of AI as distinctly human skills like attention span, curiosity, judgment, empathy and collaboration become more valuable, Kavanagh and Danielson argued.

— Jason Ma, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2026
That means redesigning processes and workflows alongside the technology, investing in new skills and creating a culture where employees understand how AI can augment their work rather than simply automate it.

— Jill Standish, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of skills

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In a Facebook post with nearly 500 likes and 40 comments as of Friday afternoon, the Gagnons spoke about their experience establishing the brewery and its part in the local community.

— John Magsam, Arkansas Online, 28 Aug. 2026
Prospective candidates can apply through Deel's website, where they'll be asked to provide personal information, social media handles, and details about their ice cream experience.

— Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of experience

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Those standards can examine technical proficiency, past cyber operations, facility security, personnel vetting and reliability.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 22 Aug. 2026
Safe experimentation is a critical step toward AI proficiency and understanding how to properly manage it.

— Suzanne Konstance, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

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