skill (noun)

  • 1skill — noun ADJECTIVE ▪ considerable, consummate (esp. BrE), extraordinary, great, remarkable ▪ He is a negotiator of considerable skill. ▪ With consummate skill, she steered the conversation away from any embarra …

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  • 2skill — ► NOUN 1) the ability to do something well; expertise or dexterity. 2) a particular ability. ► VERB (usu. as noun skilling) ▪ train (a worker) to do a particular task. ORIGIN Old Norse, discernment, knowledge …

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  • 3skill set — ˈskill set noun [countable] HUMAN RESOURCES all the different skills that are needed to do a particular job: • Our skill set is constantly evaluated in line with trends in technology and our client s needs. * * * skill set UK US noun [C] ► HR the …

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  • 4skill set — noun (commercial jargon) A range of job related aptitudes • • • Main Entry: ↑skill * * * ˈskill set 8 [skill set] noun a person s range of skills or abilities …

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  • 5skill — [ skıl ] noun *** uncount the ability to do something well, usually as a result of experience and training: Most people trust in the skill and dedication of the nursing staff. skill at/in: The committee needs someone who has some skill in… …

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  • 6skill´ful|ness — skill|ful «SKIHL fuhl», adjective. 1. having skill; expert: »He is a very skillful surgeon. SYNONYM(S): dexterous, deft, adroit, proficient. 2. showing skill: »That is a skillful piece of bricklaying. SYNONYM(S): dexterous, deft, adroit,… …

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  • 7skill|ful — «SKIHL fuhl», adjective. 1. having skill; expert: »He is a very skillful surgeon. SYNONYM(S): dexterous, deft, adroit, proficient. 2. showing skill: »That is a skillful piece of bricklaying. SYNONYM(S): dexterous, deft, adroit, proficient. Also …

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  • 8skill tree — noun A hierarchal visual representation of customizations a player can make to their character. Skill trees can either branch out or eventually fold back to a single point depending on the game. Typically some form of skill point is used as… …

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  • 9skill´-less|ness — skill less «SKIHL lihs», adjective. = skilless. (Cf. ↑skilless) –skill´ less|ness, noun …

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  • 10skill-lessness — noun see skill II …

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