skill

4 definitions • 15 examples

an ability to do an activity or job well, especially because you have practised it:

Ruth had/possessed great writing skills.

I have no skill at/in sewing.

a special ability to do something:

[ C ] Schools often do not provide students with marketable skills.

[ U ] He lacked skill as a painter.

a particular ability that you develop through training and experience and that is useful in a job:

communication/interpersonal/negotiation skills

Many young people have never learned the basic skill of good writing.

business/specialist skills A growing part of the charity's work is providing business skills to developing economies.

improve/sharpen/upgrade skills Improving your computer skills can help you find higher-paid work.

We are facing a growing skills shortage in sciences.

leadership/management/organizational skills

analytical/practical/technical skills

have/possess/lack skills

acquire/develop/learn skills

apply/use skills

an ability to do an activity well, especially because you have practised it:

He brings his considerable skill and expertise to the role.