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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Sportsday Staff, Dallas Morning News, 6 Mar. 2026
The humanoid demonstrated highly dynamic parkour skills upon being trained using the framework.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 6 Mar. 2026
The consistent themes showed broad support for elevating a variety of knowledge, skills, and experiences that come together to help a student’s future success.
—Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
The second braid is rooted in the trappings of historical fiction, tracing the political and military tactics (all the way to the White House) that finally led Geronimo, who for decades had eluded capture with practically supernatural skill, to surrender his freedom to the United States.
—Carolina A. Miranda, The Atlantic, 5 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Flagg has showcased his playmaking skills in several ways throughout his first season in the NBA.
—Sportsday Staff, Dallas Morning News, 6 Mar. 2026
The humanoid demonstrated highly dynamic parkour skills upon being trained using the framework.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 6 Mar. 2026
The consistent themes showed broad support for elevating a variety of knowledge, skills, and experiences that come together to help a student’s future success.
—Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
The second braid is rooted in the trappings of historical fiction, tracing the political and military tactics (all the way to the White House) that finally led Geronimo, who for decades had eluded capture with practically supernatural skill, to surrender his freedom to the United States.
—Carolina A. Miranda, The Atlantic, 5 Mar. 2026
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“Skill.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/skill. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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