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.

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Holly Haines is really skilled at teaching herself how to do things. — Lisa Deaderick, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Food blogger takes 'How To Eat Your Feelings' in a positive direction," 9 June 2018 Oh, and the dog is also skilled in narcotics detection, according to police. — Steve Annear, BostonGlobe.com, "Ever wanted to own a State Police K-9? These two need good homes," 11 July 2018 But making that happen will require doing more to create a skilled workforce. — The Economist, "Central Europe’s Goldilocks economies," 5 July 2018 In his October State of the County address, Nelson Wolff focused on the need to recruit new businesses to San Antonio and develop a skilled workforce, with a tone that seemed to urge a call to action. — Jasper Scherer, San Antonio Express-News, "Wolff announces military transition partnership with North Chamber in State of the County speech," 30 May 2018 Our universities play a significant role in developing and training the skilled workforce necessary to work in fields such as automated vehicle technology, information security, drone technology, and in the health and science areas. — Carol Cain, Detroit Free Press, "What 3 Michigan university presidents said about state's higher education," 12 May 2018 The temptation, of course, is to assume that experienced runners are more skilled at the act of running. — Alex Hutchinson, Outside Online, "Training Makes Runners More Efficient, but Not Cyclists," 30 Apr. 2018 Both rely on experts who are skilled in their fields and embody the enthusiastic optimism of life coaches. — Lonnie Firestone, Glamour, "It Took a Fire in My Building to Understand Marie Kondo's Method," 15 Jan. 2019 Someone with a degree such as an M.S.W. (masters in social work) may have a lower rate than someone with a degree like a Ph.D., but should still be highly skilled. — Sophie Saint Thomas, SELF, "8 Signs a Sex Therapist Might Improve Your Life (and How to Find One)," 26 Oct. 2018

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