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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Lynette Rice, Deadline, 27 Oct. 2025
The Civil Rights Movement implemented extensive workshopping, training and role-playing, which helped build skills for forthcoming actions.
—Michael Shank, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
The obsession, as Shelley Steele put it, continued as Maycee’s skills grew.
—Kansas City Star, 27 Oct. 2025
Young’s ability to manipulate the pocket with his quickness and improvisational skills has helped keep the Panthers’ sack count low.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 27 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Burke, who competed for 26 seasons under the mirror ball, returns with a special set of skills.
—Lynette Rice, Deadline, 27 Oct. 2025
The Civil Rights Movement implemented extensive workshopping, training and role-playing, which helped build skills for forthcoming actions.
—Michael Shank, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
The obsession, as Shelley Steele put it, continued as Maycee’s skills grew.
—Kansas City Star, 27 Oct. 2025
Young’s ability to manipulate the pocket with his quickness and improvisational skills has helped keep the Panthers’ sack count low.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 27 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 31 Oct. 2025.
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