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Origin and Etymology of skill
Middle English skilen, from Old Norse skilja to separate, divide; akin to Old Norse skil distinction
skill
Definition of skill
2a : the ability to use one's knowledge effectively and readily in execution or performanceb : dexterity or coordination especially in the execution of learned physical tasks
3 : a learned power of doing something competently : a developed aptitude or ability language skills
skill–lessness
orskillessness
nounExamples of skill in a Sentence
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.
Recent Examples of skill from the Web
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Throughout the day, kids can participate in baseball and softball clinics, skills games, a kids home run derby, a kids press conference with a MLB Legend and much more.
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The center sponsored a nursery school and a space for dances, interpreters, counseling sessions, and instruction in skills such as sign language, lip reading, speech development, and sense training.
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That's especially pressing in skill areas that are changing quickly.
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With U.K. unemployment at its lowest level in four decades and skills shortages in many sectors, the government has an interest in maintaining some flexibility in immigration, the REC said.
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Faisal was referring not to excellence in scholarship or character but to the skill of self-narrative.
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Students will be introduced to the culinary world and given the opportunity to develop basic cooking skills.
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That involves teaching people to understand the underlying cause of their pain and skills to better cope with it, the psychiatrist said.
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Wint said the Salvation Army welcomes people who can offer their time and skills to help families in the Pathway program.
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Origin and Etymology of skill
Middle English skil, from Old Norse, distinction, knowledge; probably akin to Old English scylian to separate, sciell shell — more at shell
Synonym Discussion of skill
SKILL Defined for English Language Learners
skill
Definition of skill for English Language Learners
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: the ability to do something that comes from training, experience, or practice
SKILL Defined for Kids
skill
playDefinition of skill for Students
1 : ability that comes from training or practice The band played with skill.
2 : a developed or acquired ability The skill of diving can be learned.
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