Definition
a skill: a talent, an ability, a quality
Success depends on skill and hard work.
Skills required for this job: efficiency, autonomy and a sense of humor.
skilled: competent, expert, talented, capable
He is a skilled carpenter. He is a good and experienced carpenter.
Pronunciation examples
UK: My many skills include reciting the alphabet backwards.
US: Horatio is highly skilled with a machete.
- "Narrator : Bruno eventually perfected his skills of interpretation until he was ready to take on the ultimate challenge: the dolphin."
- "Here in Electric Ladyland we are dedicated to the art of satisfaction, and we are skilled in bringing enjoyment to all."
- "I am shocked and appalled by your filthy mouth and mediocre tambourine skills."
- "Basic computer skills necessary."
- "As our office is full of creative people, the marketing department wanted to offer the first crack at this jingle to any musicians who want to show off their musical skills!"
- "Joining us is a very special guest, who will test THX-1134's sales skills."
- "Bruno trained his interpretation skills on basic animals at first."
- "Things we DO take into account: Employment history and experience (including references), performance, academic record, competences (knowledge, skill, and abilities), suitability for the job in question."
- "Graduated summa cum laude SKILLS"
- "Circus skills"
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