Skill (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

noun
  1. the ability, coming from one's knowledge, practice, aptitude, etc., to do something well: Carpentry was one of his many skills.
  2. competent excellence in performance; expertness; dexterity: The dancers performed with skill.
  3. a craft, trade, or job requiring manual dexterity or special training in which a person has competence and experience: the skill of cabinetmaking.
  4. understanding; discernment.
  5. reason; cause.
verb (used without object) Archaic.
  1. to matter.
  2. to help; avail.
noun
  1. special ability in a task, sport, etc, esp ability acquired by training
  2. something, esp a trade or technique, requiring special training or manual proficiency
  3. understanding
Skill (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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