expertise
noun
ex·per·tise
ˌek-(ˌ)spər-ˈtēz 
-ˈtēs
-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
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
With a diverse and distinct portfolio that delivers disinfection services intertwined with comfort for family members who have recently lost a loved one, the company bolsters client confidence and trust with its support and expertise.
—William Mullane, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2025
Pagel’s expertise, however, stretches far beyond the four Gospels that, by the start of the fifth century, had become the official canon.
—Eliza Griswold, New Yorker, 19 Apr. 2025
Enlisting a doctor’s expertise ensures that treatments are not only safe but tailored to the unique needs of your skin.
—Sierra Leone Starks, Allure, 18 Apr. 2025
The judge disagreed, saying investigators drew on their training, experience and expertise and the jury can weigh both sides of the issue with what is presented in court.
—Sasha Pezenik, ABC News, 18 Apr. 2025
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William Mullane, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2025
Pagel’s expertise, however, stretches far beyond the four Gospels that, by the start of the fifth century, had become the official canon.
—Eliza Griswold, New Yorker, 19 Apr. 2025
Enlisting a doctor’s expertise ensures that treatments are not only safe but tailored to the unique needs of your skin.
—Sierra Leone Starks, Allure, 18 Apr. 2025
The judge disagreed, saying investigators drew on their training, experience and expertise and the jury can weigh both sides of the issue with what is presented in court.
—Sasha Pezenik, ABC News, 18 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for expertise
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“Expertise.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/expertise. Accessed 23 Apr. 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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