[
US
/ˈskɪɫ/
]
[ UK /skˈɪl/ ]
[ UK /skˈɪl/ ]
NOUN
-
ability to produce solutions in some problem domain
the skill of a well-trained boxer
the sweet science of pugilism - an ability that has been acquired by training
How To Use skill In A Sentence
- Jane's language skills enabled her to forge ahead on the career ladder.
- His season may have turned on a couple of bits of skill and a small dash of luck. Times, Sunday Times
- Benecken characterized the entire hacking case as "ultramodern" and said that, in a way, it exemplified the "downside" of today's digital age "that can easily been taken advantage of by savvy youths with those skills and a lot of time. Hackers Allegedly Steal New Gaga Songs, Rumored Ke$ha Sex Photo
- You need a lot of tenacity and entrepreneurial skill and the ability to network with a lot of different people. Times, Sunday Times
- Toast sandwiches in a dry skillet over medium-low heat until outside is golden brown and inside is delightfully melty, about 3 minutes per side.
- Today he is slightly less bullish about the book and his boardroom skills. Times, Sunday Times
- Regardless of how skilled she knew she was, the extreme risk and danger of what she was about to undertake wasn't lost on her.
- They need to pinpoint exactly what skills are necessary.
- Unemployment has hit unskilled workers in particular.
- Forgotten skills include bleeding radiators and servicing a car. The Sun
