English Dictionary
Definition of “skill”
skill (skɪl
)
Definitions
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
Alternative Forms
ˈskill-less ˈskilless adjective Word Origin
C12: from Old Norse skil distinction; related to Middle Low German schēle, Middle Dutch geschil difference
Synonyms
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expertise,
ability,
proficiency,
experience,
art,
technique,
facility,
talent,
intelligence,
craft,
competence,
readiness,
accomplishment,
knack,
ingenuity,
finesse,
aptitude,
dexterity,
cleverness,
quickness,
adroitness,
expertness,
handiness,
skilfulness,
Translations
- British English:
skill
A skill is a type of activity or work which requires special training or knowledge.We focus on the basic skills of reading and arithmetic.skɪl NOUN We focus on the basic skills of reading and arithmetic.
- Spanish:
habilidad
nf
- French:
compétence
nf
- German:
Fähigkeit
nf
- Chinese: 技能 n
- Arabic: مَهَارَة n
- Portuguese: habilidade nf
- Russian: умение nnt
- Croatian: vještina nf
- Czech: zručnost nf
- Danish: evne nutr
- Dutch: bekwaamheid nf
- Finnish: taito n
- Greek: επιδεξιότητα nf
- Italian: abilità nf
- Japanese: 熟練 n
- Korean: 수완 n
- Norwegian: ferdighet nm
- Polish: umiejętność nf
- Brazilian Portuguese: habilidade nf
- European Spanish:
habilidad
nf
- Swedish: skicklighet nutr
- Thai: ความเชี่ยวชาญ n
- Turkish: beceri n
- Vietnamese: kỹ năng n
Usage examples
The investigating DC had pointed out that the burglary had been carried out by someone with little skill or experience.
Ashford, Jeffrey, A Question of Principle (1986)While Webster's writing skill makes the tome readable, what Webster terms'the story of the story' is ultimately bewildering.
Spiked (2005)His great skill , he agreed with Mr. Manes, was building relationships.
Globe and Mail (2003)Both Iestyn Harris for Cardiff and Mike Catt of Bath have the skill to throw out accurate long passes.
Glasgow Herald (2001)He stands there, in laced hat and embroidered waistcoat, expanding on his cryptic skill.
Jim Leavesley, George Biro, THE MEDICAL MYSTERIES E-OMNIBUS (2001)
