1
a
: the ability to use one's knowledge effectively and readily in execution or performance
b
: dexterity or coordination especially in the execution of learned physical tasks
2
: a learned power of doing something competently : a developed aptitude or ability
language skills
skill-lessness
noun
or skillessness
skilled; skilling; skills
Synonyms
Examples of skill in a Sentence
Noun
Poker is a game of luck and skill.
The work is difficult and requires a lot of skill.
Cooking is a useful skill.
He has excellent social skills.
Recent Examples on the Web
Editorial Board, Washington Post, 2 July 2024
In 2023, Cruz and Harper joined their parents on a Canadian lake vacation in Muskoka, where Victoria showed off her impressive waterskiing skills.
—Mackenzie Schmidt, Peoplemag, 2 July 2024
Alena Botros, Fortune Well, 21 June 2024
Companies seeking to fill AI and ML skills gaps on their teams must invest in upskilling and reskilling their existing technical teams with crucial AI and ML skills.
—IEEE Spectrum, 9 May 2024
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Noun
Three Western leaders made big bets — overestimating their own political skills and underestimating the anti-incumbent mood — that appear to be backfiring in rapid succession.
—Editorial Board, Washington Post, 2 July 2024
In 2023, Cruz and Harper joined their parents on a Canadian lake vacation in Muskoka, where Victoria showed off her impressive waterskiing skills.
—Mackenzie Schmidt, Peoplemag, 2 July 2024
Verb
Other gulfs in understanding, according to the findings: Around 90% of executives believe working for their company has a positive effect on worker well-being, skills development, career advancement, inclusion and belonging, and their sense of purpose and meaning; only 60% of workers agree.
—Alena Botros, Fortune Well, 21 June 2024
Companies seeking to fill AI and ML skills gaps on their teams must invest in upskilling and reskilling their existing technical teams with crucial AI and ML skills.
—IEEE Spectrum, 9 May 2024
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“Skill.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/skill. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.
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