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skill
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- pronunciation:
- skIl
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Builder, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
ability to perform a task or tasks well, esp. because of training or experience.
After taking this class, her writing skill has improved.He has a lot of skill as a carpenter.- synonyms:
- address, art, craft, cunning, deftness, dexterity, expertise, facility, handicraft, proficiency
- antonyms:
- incompetence
- similar words:
- competence, forte, qualification, technique, trick
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| definition 2: |
a craft or trade that requires training and attention to detail.
Good needlework is a skill that's taken her many years to perfect.Painting is an art form, but it is also a skill.- synonyms:
- craft, handicraft, trade
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| definition 3: |
a particular learned thing that helps one to have success in some area.
typing skillsreading skills |
| related words: |
ability, aptitude, artistry, caliber, capability, ease, faculty, flair, gift, hand, hang, ingenuity, knack, know-how, knowledge, mastery, power, prowess, touch, understanding |
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