skillnoun [ C or U ]
uk/skɪl/us/skɪl/B1 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.
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- the skill of negotiating
- His skill lies in his ability to communicate quite complex ideas very simply.
- This job demands a high degree of skill.
- He seems to lack basic conversational skills.
- My job doesn't allow me to fully use my skills.
Thesaurus: synonyms and related words
Skill, talent and ability
- a magic touch idiom
- ability
- accomplishment
- accuracy
- acumen
- capability
- command
- dash
- ear
- effortless
- expertise
- facility
- faculty
- finesse
- métier
- nose
- polish
- proficient
- prowess
- pyrotechnics
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