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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Encourage your self-expression in verbal and written skills.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
20 Oct. 2025 -
Teachers and parents are worried that regular chatbot use could weaken important skills such as communication, empathy and critical thinking.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
19 Oct. 2025
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“Skillfulness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skillfulness. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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