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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Noun
His first-period goal was a reminder of his skill and experience: a quality tipped shot that takes years of practice to master.
—Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 8 May 2025
Pisces Shuhua Xiong Full Moon in Scorpio on May 12: Ask for hope — trust is a survival skill.
—Colin Bedell, Them., 8 May 2025
Why Teens Are at Greater Risk for Car Accidents
Although a teen’s motor skills may be developed enough to obtain a driver’s license, their judgment behind the wheel is often a work in progress.
—Kris Ann Valdez, Parents, 8 May 2025
However, their skills were often downplayed by claims that they’d been signed to generate ticket sales and boost interest in the struggling league.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 8 May 2025
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“Skill.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/skill. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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