Skills: meaning, definitions and examples

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skills

 

[ skษชlz ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

personal development

The ability to do something well; expertise.

Synonyms

ability, expertise, proficiency, talent

Examples of usage

  • My sister has great skills in playing the piano.
  • He has excellent communication skills.
  • She demonstrated her leadership skills during the project.
Context #2 | Noun

employment

A particular ability or proficiency; a talent.

Synonyms

ability, aptitude, capability, talent

Examples of usage

  • She showcased her writing skills in the article.
  • The job requires good organizational skills.
  • His problem-solving skills are outstanding.
Context #3 | Verb

informal

To be able to do something well.

Synonyms

achieve, excel, master, perform

Examples of usage

  • She skills at playing the guitar.
  • He skills in computer programming.
  • They skills at multitasking.

Translations

Translations of the word "skills" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น habilidades

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅŒเคถเคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Fรคhigkeiten

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ keterampilan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะฐะฒะธั‡ะบะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ umiejฤ™tnoล›ci

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚นใ‚ญใƒซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท compรฉtences

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ habilidades

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท beceriler

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ธฐ์ˆ 

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู‡ุงุฑุงุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dovednosti

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zruฤnosti

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆŠ€่ƒฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ veลกฤine

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hรฆfileikar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐะฑั–ะปะตั‚ั‚ะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฃแƒœแƒแƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bacarฤฑqlar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ habilidades

Etymology

The word 'skills' originated from the Old Norse word 'skil', meaning distinction or knowledge. It has evolved over time to represent the abilities and competencies of an individual in various fields. The concept of skills has been essential throughout human history, from ancient craftsmanship to modern technology-driven professions. Developing and honing skills is crucial for personal and professional growth.

See also: skill, skilled, skillful, skillfully, skillfulness, unskilled, unskillful, unskillfully.

Word Frequency Rank

This word ranks #1,749, placing it within important intermediate vocabulary. Learning it will significantly improve your ability to express yourself in English.