Semiskilled: meaning, definitions and examples
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semiskilled
[ ˈsɛmɪˌskɪld ]
employment status
The term 'semiskilled' refers to a level of expertise that is above unskilled but below fully skilled. Semiskilled workers typically require some training or experience to perform their jobs but do not possess the complete skill set associated with highly skilled occupations. They may operate equipment, perform routine tasks, or provide support in various sectors. This classification often applies in industries such as manufacturing, construction, and service where specific skills are needed but not to the extent of higher-level expertise.
Synonyms
intermediate, partially skilled, trained.
Examples of usage
- She found a semiskilled position in the assembly line.
- The company offers training programs for semiskilled workers.
- Many semiskilled jobs require certification.
- The workforce includes both skilled and semiskilled laborers.
Translations
Translations of the word "semiskilled" in other languages:
🇵🇹 semiqualificado
🇮🇳 सेमी-कुशल
🇩🇪 halbqualifiziert
🇮🇩 setengah terampil
🇺🇦 півкваліфікований
🇵🇱 półwykwalifikowany
🇯🇵 準熟練
🇫🇷 semi-qualifié
🇪🇸 semi-calificado
🇹🇷 yarı kalifiye
🇰🇷 반숙련
🇸🇦 نصف مؤهل
🇨🇿 polo kvalifikovaný
🇸🇰 polokvalifikovaný
🇨🇳 半熟练
🇸🇮 polokvalificiran
🇮🇸 hálfmenntaður
🇰🇿 жартылай білікті
🇬🇪 ნახევრად კვალიფიციური
🇦🇿 yarım ixtisaslı
🇲🇽 semi-calificado
Etymology
The word 'semiskilled' is derived from the prefix 'semi-', meaning 'half' or 'partially', and 'skilled', which comes from the Old Norse word 'skil', meaning 'distinction' or 'knowledge'. The concept of semiskilled labor emerged during the industrial revolution, as factories began to require a mix of labor types to increase efficiency and production. Workers who were not completely unskilled yet did not have the full expertise of their fully skilled counterparts were identified as semiskilled. Over the years, this classification has evolved with the labor market, accommodating changes in technology, workforce training, and job requirements, becoming an important term in labor economics.