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skill

1

[ skil ]

noun

  1. the ability, coming from one's knowledge, practice, aptitude, etc., to do something well:

    Carpentry was one of his many skills.

    Synonyms: ,

    Antonyms:

  2. competent excellence in performance; expertness; dexterity:

    The dancers performed with skill.

    Synonyms: ,

  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. Obsolete. understanding; discernment.
  5. Obsolete. reason; cause.


skill

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[ skil ]

verb (used without object)

Archaic.
  1. to matter.
  2. to help; avail.

skill

/ ɪ /

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. obsolete.
    understanding
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Derived Forms

  • ˈ쾱-, adjective
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of skill1

First recorded in 1125–75; Middle English, from Old Norse skil “distinction, difference”; cognate with Dutch geschil “difference, quarrel”; skill 2( def )

Origin of skill2

First recorded in 1150–1200; Middle English skilien, from Old Norse skilja “to distinguish, divide,” akin to skil ( skill 1( def ) ), Old English scylian “to separate,” Gothic skilja “bܳٳ,” Lithuanian éپ “to split”
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of skill1

C12: from Old Norse skil distinction; related to Middle Low German ŧ, Middle Dutch geschil difference
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In his interview with Northumbria Police, Mr Graham said he did not have the skill or expertise to fell a large tree, although he later explained the technique to officers, a jury has heard.

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On his social media accounts he has been showing off his guitar skills and discussing the national budget at a cat cafe.

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In fact, his language skills saved the 30-year-old from becoming destitute.

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Estyn said issues such as absenteeism, vaping, lateness and social media misuse were "widespread" and students still struggled with the effects of the Covid pandemic on their social skills and resilience.

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It’s not that Boneta had any trouble diversifying his skill set before.

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