skill

[skil] / skɪl /

NOUN

ability, talent to do something

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accomplishment art artistry clout competence dexterity experience expertise finesse ingenuity intelligence job know-how proficiency prowess quickness readiness savvy technique

STRONG

address adroitness aptitude cleverness command craft cunning deftness dodge ease expertness facility goods handiness knack line makings moxie profession skillfulness sleight smarts stuff trade

WEAK

expertism one's thing right stuff what it takes

Antonyms

STRONGEST

clumsiness ignorance inability incompetence ineptness lack

STRONG

avocation difficulty entertainment fun stupidity

WEAK

incapability incapacity inexperience

Example Sentences

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"That largely explains the success of these machines," said Bottos, who describes them as "somewhere between a vending machine, a game of chance and a game of skill".

From Barron's

"We can share our skills, learn from that and learn more about the interpreting profession," she said.

From BBC

Here, Smith shows off his footballing skills to stop the ball from ricocheting on to the stumps during the Lord's Test.

From BBC

"He's had a long lay-off, but we know the skills he can possess," said Smith.

From BBC

The policy was designed by mental skills coach Gilbert Enoka to allows players to police themselves.

From BBC

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