as in skill
subtle or imaginative ability in inventing, devising, or executing something
his adeptness at thinking on his feet makes him a formidable debater
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skill
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The manufacturing industry faces specific challenges with approximately 3.8 million new workers needed between 2024 and 2033, with half of these positions remaining unfilled due to skills gaps.—
Tom Strohl,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025 -
His skill/skating combination is clearly NHL quality.—
Corey Pronman,
New York Times,
7 July 2025
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“Adeptness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adeptness. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.
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