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
Examples of skill in a Sentence
Noun
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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Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 15 May 2026
The Great Big Game Show is one of the newest attractions on International Drive, giving friends, co-workers, couples and families a chance to go head to head in tests of skill, luck, strategy and knowledge.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 May 2026
The office of attorney general is, unavoidably, a political position that requires political skill.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2026
The show is designed to teach life skills through music, from trying new veggies to winding down for bed, with songs and content that have become a go-to resource for millions of parents looking to learn and bond with their children.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 14 May 2026
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Noun
But that trauma has passed, allowing Reilly to show off her riding skills in the new series.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 15 May 2026
The Great Big Game Show is one of the newest attractions on International Drive, giving friends, co-workers, couples and families a chance to go head to head in tests of skill, luck, strategy and knowledge.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 May 2026
The office of attorney general is, unavoidably, a political position that requires political skill.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2026
The show is designed to teach life skills through music, from trying new veggies to winding down for bed, with songs and content that have become a go-to resource for millions of parents looking to learn and bond with their children.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 14 May 2026
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“Skill.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/skill. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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