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
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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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Gabriella Rudy, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
Boxing classes can be a healthy way to help relieve stress, while also growing confidence in self-defense skills.
—Carolyn Burt, Orange County Register, 11 Nov. 2024
Expert Panel®, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
The 10-episode original drama series is set in 1991 Miami and follows Dexter (Patrick Gibson), a student refining his killer skills with the help and support of his adoptive father Harry.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 14 Aug. 2024
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Noun
Lynch even started his own foundation to share the skill with others struggling with trauma and toxic stress.
—Gabriella Rudy, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
Boxing classes can be a healthy way to help relieve stress, while also growing confidence in self-defense skills.
—Carolyn Burt, Orange County Register, 11 Nov. 2024
Verb
Ask Questions To Build Inner Intelligence Honing skills that breed inner intelligence is key in today’s world, regardless of where you or your teams are located.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
The 10-episode original drama series is set in 1991 Miami and follows Dexter (Patrick Gibson), a student refining his killer skills with the help and support of his adoptive father Harry.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 14 Aug. 2024
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“Skill.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/skill. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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