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
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.
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Arkansas Online, 21 Oct. 2025
Encourage your self-expression in verbal and written skills.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 20 Oct. 2025
Snyder, who has since penned a letter to the San Francisco Chronicle bragging about his Dungeons & Dragons skills, is awaiting trial separately at the Stanton Correctional Facility.
—Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 20 Oct. 2025
With trust and engagement at an all-time low, companies need to help leaders strengthen human skills such as self-awareness, clear communication, and compassion.
—Rasmus Hougaard, Harvard Business Review, 20 Oct. 2025
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Noun
This phase included workshops and mentorship in development skills.
—Arkansas Online, 21 Oct. 2025
Encourage your self-expression in verbal and written skills.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 20 Oct. 2025
Snyder, who has since penned a letter to the San Francisco Chronicle bragging about his Dungeons & Dragons skills, is awaiting trial separately at the Stanton Correctional Facility.
—Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 20 Oct. 2025
With trust and engagement at an all-time low, companies need to help leaders strengthen human skills such as self-awareness, clear communication, and compassion.
—Rasmus Hougaard, Harvard Business Review, 20 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for skill
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“Skill.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/skill. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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