upskill

verb

up·​skill ˌəp-ˈskil How to pronounce upskill (audio)
upskilled; upskilling; upskills
1
transitive : to provide (someone, such as an employee) with more advanced skills through additional education and training
The company invests significant time and resources to upskill and train its employees …Santhosh Ramdoss
2
intransitive : to acquire more advanced skills through additional education and training
Workers who upskill are likely to exhibit stronger problem-solving abilities, a higher level of productivity, and better performance overall.Chandler Macleod Group
upskilling noun
Companies need to direct investments in training, tuition reimbursement and new approaches to upskilling so that employees are ready to step into new and better jobs across a wider range of areas. Margaret Keane
… rapid change in all industries means that our skills have a shelf life and constant upskilling is essential. us.kineo.com

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At the same time, numerous other professionals can upskill to handle roles that don't require terminal degrees. Kristen Waggoner, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 June 2025 Look for ways to upskill them and augment their knowledge of your facility. Bill Rokos, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025 For many finance leaders, the instinct is to upskill people on AI. Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 23 June 2025 According to the World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs Report 2025, 77% of employers plan to reskill and upskill their talent to work alongside AI by 2030. Sarah Elk, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for upskill

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First Known Use

1978, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of upskill was in 1978

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“Upskill.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/upskill. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.

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