as in skill
subtle or imaginative ability in inventing, devising, or executing something
the skillfulness with which she handled that touchy situation is indeed admirable
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skill
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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
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“Skillfulness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skillfulness. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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