Definition of skill
- language skills
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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First Known Use: 13th century
in the meaning defined at sense 3
See Words from the same yearadeptness, adroitness, art, artfulness, artifice, artistry, cleverness, craft, cunning, deftness, masterfulness, skillfulness;
awkwardness, clumsiness, klutziness;
inability, inadequacy, inadequateness, incapability, incapacity, incompetence, ineffectiveness, ineffectuality, ineffectualness, inefficacy, inefficiency;
dexterity, ease, finesse, handiness;
experience, expertise, expertness, know-how, proficiency;
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First Known Use: 13th century
in the meaning defined above
See Words from the same year: the ability to do something that comes from training, experience, or practice
See words that rhyme with skill Thesaurus: All synonyms and antonyms for skill Spanish Central: Translation of skill Nglish: Translation of skill for Spanish speakers Britannica English: Translation of skill for Arabic speakers
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