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
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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Hagens slipped down the board, but the B’s jumped at the chance to nab the smallish, but highly-skilled centerman.
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Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 25 Dec. 2025
Even the most skilled, experienced litigant would have a tough time throwing out a case like this at a preliminary hearing stage.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 24 Dec. 2025
Even if boots could be put on the ground, counterinsurgency is difficult, particularly in an urban environment, and requires aggressive rules of engagement, skilled forces, and a willingness to take casualties—a rare combination in the best of circumstances.
—Daniel Byman, Foreign Affairs, 23 Dec. 2025
The work ahead is ambitious, but the potential benefits — a more skilled workforce, stronger industries, better jobs and deeper cross-border collaboration — are transformative.
—Adela De La Torre, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Dec. 2025
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Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 25 Dec. 2025
Even the most skilled, experienced litigant would have a tough time throwing out a case like this at a preliminary hearing stage.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 24 Dec. 2025
Even if boots could be put on the ground, counterinsurgency is difficult, particularly in an urban environment, and requires aggressive rules of engagement, skilled forces, and a willingness to take casualties—a rare combination in the best of circumstances.
—Daniel Byman, Foreign Affairs, 23 Dec. 2025
The work ahead is ambitious, but the potential benefits — a more skilled workforce, stronger industries, better jobs and deeper cross-border collaboration — are transformative.
—Adela De La Torre, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for skilled
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“Skilled.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/skilled. Accessed 30 Dec. 2025.
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