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skill

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[skil]

noun

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

    Carpentry was one of his many skills.

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  2. competent excellence in performance; expertness; dexterity.

    The dancers performed with skill.

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  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

2

[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. obsoleteunderstanding

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Other 51Թ 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 “butcher,” 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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Surgical skills developed by doctors in war zones are now routinely being used to treat victims of gun and knife crime.

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Hatton has often demonstrated the skills required to win a major, and yet he has only one top-five finish in 40 appearances.

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Fuelled by his interest in cosplay, he says he refined his skills by watching YouTube tutorials and eventually began posting his own creations online.

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However, in Wales there was "very limited provision after 14 weeks" it said, partly because of a "skills gap" and few doctors.

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Officials also believe showcasing the confrontational nature of the sport, alongside players' athleticism and skill, will draw in new, younger fans.

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