skill
/skɪl/noun★Beginner— ability to do something well
general
An ability or expertise developed through training or experience.
His technical skills are impressive.
He is very good at technical tasks.
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Can refer to both innate talent and learned abilities.
Collocations
soft skillspersonal attributes like communication and teamworkhard skillstechnical abilities specific to a jobtransferable skillsabilities useful in multiple jobs
Related Phrases
💡Pro Tip
Skill vs. Talent
'Skill' is often learned, while 'talent' is often innate.
⚡Gold Rule
Plural Usage
Skills is often used in plural to refer to multiple abilities.
📖Word Origin
Middle English 'skille' (discernment, distinction), from Old Norse 'skil' (distinction, difference).
📝Usage Notes
Often used in plural form to refer to multiple abilities.
Word Breakdown
skill
ability or expertise
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