skilled

adjective

\ ˈskild

Definition of skilled

1 : having acquired mastery of or skill in something (such as a technique or a trade) skilled in the art of negotiation

2 : of, relating to, or requiring workers or labor with skill and training in a particular occupation, craft, or trade

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proficient, adept, skilled, skillful, expert mean having great knowledge and experience in a trade or profession. proficient implies a thorough competence derived from training and practice. proficient in translating foreign languages adept implies special aptitude as well as proficiency. adept at doing long division skilled stresses mastery of technique. a skilled surgeon skillful implies individual dexterity in execution or performance. skillful drivers expert implies extraordinary proficiency and often connotes knowledge as well as technical skill. expert in the evaluation of wines

Examples of skilled in a Sentence

a very skilled and talented writer He is skilled at cooking. Carpentry is a skilled trade.

Recent Examples on the Web

Our self-help groups train and provide work for [mostly low-skilled female] workers. — Jessica Andrews, Teen Vogue, "Designer Anita Dongre Talks Dressing Priyanka Chopra, Beyoncé, and Sophie Turner," 14 Mar. 2019 At the same time, a scarcity of skilled workers has led to a nationwide labor shortage that’s resulted in increased wages for a number of blue-collar occupations. — Chuck Thompson, Popular Mechanics, "The State of American Trade Schools," 13 Mar. 2019 Conversely, health-care staff traditionally haven’t been as skilled at taking advantage of patient data. — Jared S. Hopkins, WSJ, "E-commerce Expertise Comes to Health Startup Turnaround," 5 Jan. 2019 Rivalries like that between fighters as skilled as the popular, hard-striking McGregor and masterful wrestler Nurmagomedov is a promoter's and accountant's dream. — Lance Pugmire, latimes.com, "Khabib Nurmagomedov says he's ready to fight 'chicken' Conor McGregor and more," 8 Apr. 2018 Apps like Microsoft Dynamics 365 Guldes is a rather bland name for the ability to receive remote assistance from a skilled worker, via HoloLens and Skype. — Mark Hachman, PCWorld, "Microsoft launches HoloLens 2 with a strong business bent," 24 Feb. 2019 Today innovation, and the skilled workers who produce it, drives growth. — Edward Conard, WSJ, "The Crippling Cost of 70% Tax Rates," 21 Jan. 2019 More significant than the number, perhaps, is the government’s willingness to admit lower-skilled workers openly, rather than through the back door. — The Economist, "Japan is finally starting to admit more foreign workers," 5 July 2018 Some analysts said these companies should perform well again next year as concerns about the financial health of operators of skilled-nursing facilities subside. — Esther Fung, WSJ, "Real-Estate Stocks Beating S&P 500 for First Time Since 2015," 18 Dec. 2018

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