Skill

  • 21Skill — Recorded as Scill, Skell, Skill, Skile, and the diminutives and patronymics, Skillen, Skellen, Skillin, Skillings and possibly others, this is an English surname. It is however of Norse Viking pre 7th century origins. In ancient times the name… …

    Surnames reference

  • 22skill — /skIl/ noun (C, U) an ability to do something well, especially because you have learned and practised it: Reading and writing are two different skills. | You need computing skills for that job. (+ at/in): I admired his skill at driving. | with… …

    Longman dictionary of contemporary English

  • 23Skill — Lexique du jeu vidéo Le lexique du jeu vidéo regroupe des termes couramment utilisés dans le domaine du jeu vidéo. Les anglicismes représentent un grand nombre de ces termes, et méritent une explication, même sommaire, car ils sont fréquemment… …

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  • 24skill — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) Expertness Nouns 1. skill, skillfulness, address; dexterity, dexterousness; adroitness, expertise, proficiency, adequacy, competence, handicraft, finesse, savoir faire, facility, knack; mastery,… …

    English dictionary for students

  • 25skill — [[t]skɪ̱l[/t]] ♦♦ skills 1) N COUNT A skill is a type of work or activity which requires special training and knowledge. Most of us will know someone who is always learning new skills, or studying new fields. 2) N UNCOUNT Skill is the knowledge… …

    English dictionary

  • 26skill — Ability; proficiency. Knowledge coupled with the ability to apply it. See ordinary skill; reasonable skill; utmost care and skill …

    Ballentine's law dictionary

  • 27skill — I. intransitive verb Etymology: Middle English skilen, from Old Norse skilja to separate, divide; akin to Old Norse skil distinction Date: 13th century archaic to make a difference ; matter, avail II. noun Etymology: Middle English skil …

    New Collegiate Dictionary

  • 28skill — skill1 /skil/, n. 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.… …

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  • 29skill — I [[t]skɪl[/t]] n. 1) the ability to do something well arising from talent, training, or practice 2) special competence in performance; expertness; dexterity 3) a craft, trade, or job requiring manual dexterity or special training 4) Obs.… …

    From formal English to slang

  • 30skill — 1. verb /skɪl/ a) To set apart; separate. b) To discern; have knowledge or understanding; to know how (to). 2. noun /skɪl/ capacity to do something well; technique …

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