1
a
: the ability to use one's knowledge effectively and readily in execution or performance
b
: dexterity or coordination especially in the execution of learned physical tasks
2
: a learned power of doing something competently : a developed aptitude or ability
language skills
skill-lessness
noun
or skillessness
skilled; skilling; skills
Examples of skill in a Sentence
Noun
Poker is a game of luck and skill.
The work is difficult and requires a lot of skill.
Cooking is a useful skill.
He has excellent social skills.
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Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 June 2025
Sure, Amelia gets to do some cool stuff like scamper on all fours toward a target, scramble down a wall like a spider, rip the head off one poor unfortunate and neutralize entire tactical units with her dazzling fight skills.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 25 June 2025
LinkedIn, based on analysis of its members, determined that 70% of the skills in most jobs will change by 2030, driven by AI.
—Amit Walia, Fortune, 25 June 2025
After trying to win with the offensive skills of Durant, Devin Booker and Bradley Beal, the Suns are trying to change their identity.
—Sarah Jean Maher, New York Times, 25 June 2025
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Noun
The local event is part of a yearly nationwide ham radio open house, during which more than 40,000 amateur radio clubs throughout North America set up temporary transmitting stations in public places to demonstrate its science, skill, and service to communities and the nation.
—Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 June 2025
Sure, Amelia gets to do some cool stuff like scamper on all fours toward a target, scramble down a wall like a spider, rip the head off one poor unfortunate and neutralize entire tactical units with her dazzling fight skills.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 25 June 2025
LinkedIn, based on analysis of its members, determined that 70% of the skills in most jobs will change by 2030, driven by AI.
—Amit Walia, Fortune, 25 June 2025
After trying to win with the offensive skills of Durant, Devin Booker and Bradley Beal, the Suns are trying to change their identity.
—Sarah Jean Maher, New York Times, 25 June 2025
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“Skill.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/skill. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.
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