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skill
1[ skil ]
noun
- the ability, coming from one's knowledge, practice, aptitude, etc., to do something well:
Carpentry was one of his many skills.
Synonyms: ,
Antonyms:
- competent excellence in performance; expertness; dexterity:
The dancers performed with skill.
Synonyms: ,
- a craft, trade, or job requiring manual dexterity or special training in which a person has competence and experience:
the skill of cabinetmaking.
- Obsolete. understanding; discernment.
- Obsolete. reason; cause.
skill
2[ skil ]
verb (used without object)
- to matter.
- to help; avail.
skill
/ ɪ /
noun
- special ability in a task, sport, etc, esp ability acquired by training
- something, esp a trade or technique, requiring special training or manual proficiency
- obsolete.understanding
Derived Forms
- ˈ쾱-, adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of skill1
Origin of skill2
Word History and Origins
Origin of skill1
Example Sentences
As Bugcrowd founder Casey Ellis explains, while hacking is a "morally agnostic skill set", bug hunters do have to operate within the law.
Sell your skills - Use social media sites like LinkedIn which showcase your skills and experience.
“He’s using those skills deftly to avoid any judicial review.”
These activities encouraged curiosity and empathetic listening, skills as important to future Navy and Marine Corps officers as learning military tactics and armament.
Her signing skills are an inextricable part of her remarkable story.
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