skill

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How does the noun skill contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of skill are artifice, art, craft, and cunning. While all these words mean "the faculty of executing well what one has devised," skill stresses technical knowledge and proficiency.

the skill of a glassblower

When could art be used to replace skill?

While in some cases nearly identical to skill, art implies a personal, unanalyzable creative power.

the art of choosing the right word

In what contexts can artifice take the place of skill?

While the synonyms artifice and skill are close in meaning, artifice suggests technical skill especially in imitating things in nature.

believed realism in film could be achieved only by artifice

When might craft be a better fit than skill?

The words craft and skill can be used in similar contexts, but craft may imply expertness in workmanship.

the craft of a master goldsmith

When is cunning a more appropriate choice than skill?

The synonyms cunning and skill are sometimes interchangeable, but cunning suggests ingenuity and subtlety in devising, inventing, or executing.

a mystery plotted with great cunning

Examples of skill in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Raven has data science skills that complement Huszarik’s strengths. Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 22 Oct. 2024 This is also an excellent time to monetize your talents, skills and abilities. Valerie Mesa, People.com, 22 Oct. 2024 People who can simultaneously attend to the needs of a newborn and a toddler have my unerring admiration; anyone working in recruitment should recognize their panoply of transferable skills immediately. Nell Frizzell, Vogue, 21 Oct. 2024 On top of that, parenthood can build resilience and boost time management and problem solving skills. Check Warner, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for skill 

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“Skill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skill. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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