Expertness: alternatives and connections

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Expertness

Skill derived from practice; readiness; as, expertness in seamanship, or in reasoning.

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Professionalism 76% connected

The following of a profession, sport, etc., as an occupation; -- opposed to amateurism.

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Sophistication 76% connected

The act of sophisticating; adulteration; as, the sophistication of drugs.

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Technical 74% connected

Of or pertaining to the useful or mechanic arts, or to any science, business, or the like; specially appropriate to any art, science, or business; as…

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Technical 74% connected

Of or pertaining to the useful or mechanic arts, or to any science, business, or the like; specially appropriate to any art, science, or business; as…

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