Skill: meaning, definitions and examples

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skill

[ skɪl ]

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ability

The ability to do something well; expertise.

Synonyms

capability, competence, expertise, proficiency

Examples of usage

She has excellent writing skills.
He has good leadership skills.
I am impressed by her negotiation skills.

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performing arts

A particular ability or capacity in a specific area, such as music, dance, or acting.

Synonyms

ability, aptitude, gift, talent

Examples of usage

She has incredible singing skills.
He is known for his exceptional dancing skills.
They are honing their acting skills in drama class.

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improve

To improve one's ability in a particular activity through practice and training.

Synonyms

develop, enhance, hone, improve

Examples of usage

She is working hard to skill up in her programming abilities.
He skilfully improved his cooking skills by attending a culinary course.

Translations

Translations of the word "skill" in other languages:

🇵🇹 habilidade

🇮🇳 कौशल

🇩🇪 Fähigkeit

🇮🇩 keterampilan

🇺🇦 навичка

🇵🇱 umiejętność

🇯🇵 技能 (ginō)

🇫🇷 compétence

🇪🇸 habilidad

🇹🇷 beceri

🇰🇷 기술 (gisul)

🇸🇦 مهارة (maharah)

🇨🇿 dovednost

🇸🇰 zručnosť

🇨🇳 技能 (jìnéng)

🇸🇮 spretnost

🇮🇸 hæfni

🇰🇿 қабілет

🇬🇪 უნარი (unari)

🇦🇿 bacarıq

🇲🇽 habilidad

Word origin

The word 'skill' originated from the Old Norse word 'skil' which meant 'distinction' or 'discernment'. Over time, it evolved to represent the ability to do something well. Skills have been valued throughout history, from ancient craftsmanship to modern expertise in various fields.