1
a
: the ability to use one's knowledge effectively and readily in execution or performance
b
: dexterity or coordination especially in the execution of learned physical tasks
2
: a learned power of doing something competently : a developed aptitude or ability
language skills
skill-lessness
noun
or skillessness
skilled; skilling; skills
skeel·ing
ˈskēlə̇n,
-liŋ
variants
or skilling
ˈskil-
plural -s
dialectal, British
: an outbuilding attached like a lean-to to another
Examples of skill in a Sentence
Noun (1)
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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Noun
On this late May evening, the 15 men gathered there were contemplating tackling something few had previously had the courage or skill to take on.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026
Web developers and digital designers These workers build websites and apps, employing both coding and visual design skills.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 19 June 2026
As climate change supercharges storms and other extreme weather, rewilding projects are emerging as one solution — harnessing the skills of animals to create more resilient landscapes.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 18 June 2026
However, access to training opportunities for STEM skills and aviation, as well as employment in those fields, is challenging.
—Margaret Landis, The Conversation, 18 June 2026
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“Skill.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/skill. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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