expertness

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Expertness in philosophy is measured by the definiteness of our summarizing reactions, by the immediate perceptive epithet with which the expert hits such complex objects off.

From Pragmatism by James, William

Expertness in any subject is, in fact, a multiplication of the number of aspects we are prepared to discover, plus the habit of discounting our expectations.

From Public Opinion by Lippmann, Walter

Expertness in the use of arms, and horsemanship; and 3.

From The Koran (Al-Qur'an) by Sale, George

Expertness applies to the more mechanical processes of body and mind; we speak of the readiness of an orator, but of the expertness of a gymnast.

From English Synonyms and Antonyms With Notes on the Correct Use of Prepositions by Fernald, James Champlin

Expertness of an Army through training, and that well-tempered courage which holds the ranks together as if they had been cast in a mould, show their superiority in an open country.

From On War — Volume 1 by Graham, J. J., Colonel