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skill Definition

skill (skil)

noun

  1. great ability or proficiency; expertness that comes from training, practice, etc.
    1. an art, craft, or science, esp. one involving the use of the hands or body
    2. ability in such an art, craft, or science
  2. Obsolete knowledge, understanding, or judgment

Etymology: ME, discernment, reason < ON skil, distinction, akin to skilja, to cut apart, separate < IE base *(s)kel-, to cut (> shield, shell): basic sense “ability to separate,” hence “discernment”

intransitive verb

Archaic to matter, avail, or make a difference

skill Synonyms

skill

n.

  1. Ability

    dexterity, facility, craft; see ability 1, 2, art 1, experience 3, talent.

  2. Trade

    occupation, work, craft; see job 1, profession 1, trade 2. See syn. study at art.

skill Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • develop: Have you shown you have developed the skills the job needs?
  • acquire: This included using SIM man where their newly acquired skills were tested!
  • learn: The National Archives online in-depth learning guides can also help you learn basic Latin skills.
  • require: No skills required - we will provide full training How much time do I need to commit?
  • teach: You will also be taught appropriate skills to help in an emergency.

Adjective modifier

  • transferable: The program offers teaching, learning and assessment methods which develop subject specific skill and transferable key skills.
  • basic: You are here: Home Embedded Basic Skills Why should VCS get involved?
  • interpersonal: Applicants must be well organized with good interpersonal skills.
  • Key: We accept a maximum of 20 points from Level 3 Key Skills.
  • practical: Music software can allow students access to music composition without the need for formal theoretical or practical skills.
  • technical: NB The focus is on content, not technical skills!

Modifies a noun

  • shortage: There is a national problem of skills shortages in the construction industry.
  • gap: As the training program will be modular staff may opt for top-up training in areas where a skills gap is identified.
  • council: Interested Sector Skills Councils are reminded that the closing date for this funding is Friday 21 April 2006.

Noun used with modifier

  • communication: Drama also boosts the communication skills of students with special needs.
  • literacy: Once you've got the literacy skills the ability to write freely is innate.
  • leadership: Key essential skills you will need to demonstrate include excellent customer service and strong leadership skills.
  • numeracy: The site is based on popular children's stories and supports early literacy and numeracy skills.
  • presentation: Internal courses cover such skills as business winning, presentation skills and giving appraisals.
  • language: There is no better way to improve your language skills than to immerse yourself in the culture.

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