skills

plural of skill
as in expertise
knowledge gained by actually doing or living through something he had acquired valuable skills during his life at sea

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Recent Examples of skills How much should be invested in learning, experimentation and the skills the business will require next? Nirit Cohen, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026 Some of the fastest-growing skills are in areas like agentic AI, responsible AI and AI infrastructure, according to tech workplace platform Dice. Jason Ma, Fortune, 2 Aug. 2026 Vea also has a reputation for high character and leadership skills, serving as a defensive captain for the Bucs since 2022. Sam Warren, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026 Simple everyday practice with routines, self-care, and social skills can help your child feel ready to learn and make new friends. Fiona Tapp, Parents, 1 Aug. 2026 His long-term vision is for Frosty Frogs to become more than a dessert shop by serving as a place where young people develop confidence, business skills and leadership experience. Kansas City Star, 26 July 2026
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Noun
  • Large DAFs, like those affiliated with Schwab, Fidelity and Vanguard, also have expertise valuing private shares and other assets.
    Robert Frank, CNBC, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Dickies combines an iconic workwear heritage with SureWerx’s expertise in occupational safety and performance footwear.
    Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 3 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • One example is United Airlines’ fleet of Boeing 767s, which feature all the carrier’s very latest cabin comfort experiences, but four of which entered service way back in 1991.
    Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
  • The exhibitions here dive into Black experience both in Canada and beyond.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Researchers found that former residents' new local elementary schools have 4 to 8% lower proficiency in both math and reading on California standardized tests.
    Tim Fang, CBS News, 31 July 2026
  • The Eagles’ proficiency in the draft afforded them defensive dominance at a discount.
    Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 30 July 2026

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“Skills.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skills. Accessed 9 Aug. 2026.

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