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The definition of a skill is a talent or ability that comes from training or practice.

(noun)

An example of skill is the capability to produce fine works of art.
An example of skill is basket weaving.

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noun

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
Obsolete knowledge, understanding, or judgment

Origin: 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

See skill in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

Proficiency, facility, or dexterity that is acquired or developed through training or experience. See Synonyms at ability.
a. An art, trade, or technique, particularly one requiring use of the hands or body.
b. A developed talent or ability: writing skills.
Obsolete A reason; a cause.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English skil

Origin: , from Old Norse, discernment; see skel-¹ in Indo-European roots

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