1
: having acquired mastery of or skill in something (such as a technique or a trade)
skilled in the art of negotiation
2
: of, relating to, or requiring workers or labor with skill and training in a particular occupation, craft, or trade
Examples of skilled in a Sentence
a very skilled and talented writer
He is skilled at cooking.
Carpentry is a skilled trade.
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The loss of this skilled support would place a greater burden on active-duty soldiers, who are not trained for many of these back-end roles.
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Solange Charas, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
Hurley said postgame that Florida’s roster construction — especially the Gators’ skilled two-way bigs and glut of perimeter threats — reminded him of his own rosters, at least for most of the past three seasons.
—Brendan Marks, The Athletic, 22 Mar. 2025
Her passion for mental health led her to establish JC & Ashley Counseling in 2023, serving as chief executive officer and overseeing a team of 10 skilled counselors.
—Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 21 Mar. 2025
The expansion of both international and local production has increased the availability of skilled crew members in the Dominican Republic, trained either through hands-on experience or frequent workshops.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 19 Mar. 2025
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Solange Charas, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
Hurley said postgame that Florida’s roster construction — especially the Gators’ skilled two-way bigs and glut of perimeter threats — reminded him of his own rosters, at least for most of the past three seasons.
—Brendan Marks, The Athletic, 22 Mar. 2025
Her passion for mental health led her to establish JC & Ashley Counseling in 2023, serving as chief executive officer and overseeing a team of 10 skilled counselors.
—Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 21 Mar. 2025
The expansion of both international and local production has increased the availability of skilled crew members in the Dominican Republic, trained either through hands-on experience or frequent workshops.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 19 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for skilled
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“Skilled.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/skilled. Accessed 28 Mar. 2025.
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