1
a
: the ability to use one's knowledge effectively and readily in execution or performance
b
: dexterity or coordination especially in the execution of learned physical tasks
2
: a learned power of doing something competently : a developed aptitude or ability
language skills
skill-lessness
noun
or skillessness
skilled; skilling; skills
Examples of skill in a Sentence
Noun
Poker is a game of luck and skill.
The work is difficult and requires a lot of skill.
Cooking is a useful skill.
He has excellent social skills.
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Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 7 May 2026
Hosted by acclaimed actress Carmen Villalobos, the series combines skill, pressure and personality as contestants compete for the title and a $200,000 prize.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 7 May 2026
This will be followed by a final period in Florence to learn the technique and historical evolution of egg tempera, to acquire ancient handweaving skills and expand her knowledge of its applications in the ecclesiastic context.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 7 May 2026
The point is not mastery of any one skill but the deliberate replacement of screen time with hands-on time.
—Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 May 2026
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Noun
The two-time Mirrorball winner was seen leaping high into the air and showed off her skills by performing a series of tricks including frontflips and backflips.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 7 May 2026
Hosted by acclaimed actress Carmen Villalobos, the series combines skill, pressure and personality as contestants compete for the title and a $200,000 prize.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 7 May 2026
This will be followed by a final period in Florence to learn the technique and historical evolution of egg tempera, to acquire ancient handweaving skills and expand her knowledge of its applications in the ecclesiastic context.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 7 May 2026
The point is not mastery of any one skill but the deliberate replacement of screen time with hands-on time.
—Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 May 2026
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“Skill.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/skill. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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