Canadian English Meaning of skill

skill

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Definitions and Meaning of skill in English

Wordnet

skill (n)

an ability that has been acquired by training

ability to produce solutions in some problem domain

Webster

skill (n.)

Discrimination; judgment; propriety; reason; cause.

Knowledge; understanding.

The familiar knowledge of any art or science, united with readiness and dexterity in execution or performance, or in the application of the art or science to practical purposes; power to discern and execute; ability to perceive and perform; expertness; aptitude; as, the skill of a mathematician, physician, surgeon, mechanic, etc.

Display of art; exercise of ability; contrivance; address.

Any particular art.

Webster

skill (v. t.)

To know; to understand.

Webster

skill (v. i.)

To be knowing; to have understanding; to be dexterous in performance.

To make a difference; to signify; to matter; -- used impersonally.

FAQs About the word skill

skill

an ability that has been acquired by training, ability to produce solutions in some problem domainDiscrimination; judgment; propriety; reason; cause., Knowledge

art,artistry,cunning,proficiency,skillfulness,talent,adeptness,adroitness,aptitude,artfulness

artlessness,awkwardness,clumsiness,ineptitude,ineptitude,Crudeness,inability,inadequacy,incapability,incapacity

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