Definition of SKILLED

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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

The Bruins, who lost skilled third-liner Marcus Johansson to the Sabres in free agency and heavy fourth-liner Noel Acciari to the Panthers, could have at least two spots on the wings up for grabs. — Matt Porter, BostonGlobe.com, "Peter Cehlarik reportedly signs one-year deal with Bruins," 7 July 2019 The majority of dog groomers are responsible and skilled professionals. — Washington Post, "Hints From Heloise: Who grooms your dog?," 6 July 2019 In addition to other changes at skilled positions, the injury bug spread like a virus. — Drake Hills, azcentral, "Triumph proves Arizona Rattlers are battle tested for United Bowl," 5 July 2019 But with the Sharks, from all appearances, needing a skilled forward to fill out the top nine, perhaps Chekhovich can be that guy. — Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, "Can any Sharks prospect crack the roster this fall? Here are five candidates," 4 July 2019 Tegus are skilled escape artists, Carlow says, and this is hardly the first time one has gotten loose in Massachusetts. — Annie Roth, National Geographic, "Why you should never release exotic pets into the wild," 3 July 2019 That research included looking at LIC’s proximity to airports and Midtown Manhattan; its skilled labor pool; and its relatively cheaper real estate, among other assets. — Rani Molla, Vox, "Amazon’s former HQ2 location is doing just fine without Amazon," 2 July 2019 Holtec has applied for temporary H-1B visas and green cards for some of the most skilled jobs. — Susan Schmidt, ProPublica, "Meet the Congressman Defending Questionable Tax Breaks for a Company Connected to His Rich Brother," 2 July 2019 This was supposed to be when a raucous home crowd in the capital’s grand cathedral of soccer empowered this team with the mental strength that has so often left them short against less skilled opponents. — Jonathan Tannenwald, Pro Soccer USA, "France laments painful World Cup loss to U.S. on its home soil," 29 June 2019

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