Skill meaning in English

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Definition

a skill: a talent, an ability, a quality noun
Success depends on skill and hard work.
Skills required for this job: efficiency, autonomy and a sense of humor.
skilled: competent, expert, talented, capable adjective
He is a skilled carpenter. He is a good and experienced carpenter.

UK: My many skills include reciting the alphabet backwards.
US: Horatio is highly skilled with a machete.

Examples

  • "Circus skills"
  • "To become a manager, you generally demonstrate experience, aptitude and good leadership skills."
  • "Here in Electric Ladyland we are dedicated to the art of satisfaction, and we are skilled in bringing enjoyment to all."
  • "When Bruno witnessed Horatio's skill and his spectacular organ, he was inspired."
  • "Joining us is a very special guest, who will test THX-1134's sales skills."
  • "Over the course of my career, I have developed an array of skills which I am confident you will find directly applicable to the needs of your CEO."
  • "Everyone is invited to exhibit their dodgeball skills at a special training session."
  • "Basic computer skills necessary."
  • "I acquired telephone, customer service, computer and organizational skills and improved my English by speaking and writing daily."
  • "Narrator : Bruno eventually perfected his skills of interpretation until he was ready to take on the ultimate challenge: the dolphin."
  • "I am comfortable in high-pressure situations, and I work well both independently and within a team. In addition to my secretarial and research skills, I am an experienced event planner, having arranged Bingo Night for three consecutive years, one of the government's most popular evenings."
  • "With a lovely head like yours, I mean with your unique skills and experience, you could be earning a seven-figure salary!"
  • "COMPUTER SKILLS"
  • "He spent his youth perfecting his warrior and team leadership skills."
  • "Jean : I see this not only as an opportunity to develop my skills in information systems, but to experience life in a real American corporation."

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