as in expertise
knowledge gained by actually doing or living through something
he had acquired valuable skills during his life at sea
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Recent Examples of skills
All of this will enable IT workers across many disciplines to focus on higher-value tasks, requiring skills that machines still can’t replicate.
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Bernard Marr, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
By spreading the burden of some of the work traditionally carried out by the CIO, businesses are able to bring a greater diversity of skills and experience to the tasks of leading organization-wide digital transformation in 2025.
—Bernard Marr, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Our manufacturing workforce is incredibly experienced—and a new generation of workers is bringing the STEM skills, digital savvy and creativity needed to unlock future growth.
—Chris Turlica, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
The real-life cowboy showed off his riding skills — as well as his strip poker skills, with his girlfriend played by Bella Hadid.
—Jackie Strause, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Dec. 2024
Any story about your company is likely to explore change-management skills and the decision making process.
—Adrian Dearnell, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
The designer leaned into his formidable cutting skills and theatrical bent, designing with high-tech fabrications that interact with smartphones, with foam-like materials, and experimenting in garment reconfiguration.
—Miles Socha, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
Encourage mentors to share their knowledge, skills, and experiences with their mentees.
—Julie Kratz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Simultaneously, innovations in data storage technology will require the development of new skills to administer, as well as innovative thinking in order to fully leverage their potential for accelerating progress.
—Bernard Marr, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Bernard Marr, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
By spreading the burden of some of the work traditionally carried out by the CIO, businesses are able to bring a greater diversity of skills and experience to the tasks of leading organization-wide digital transformation in 2025.
—Bernard Marr, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Our manufacturing workforce is incredibly experienced—and a new generation of workers is bringing the STEM skills, digital savvy and creativity needed to unlock future growth.
—Chris Turlica, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
The real-life cowboy showed off his riding skills — as well as his strip poker skills, with his girlfriend played by Bella Hadid.
—Jackie Strause, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Dec. 2024
Any story about your company is likely to explore change-management skills and the decision making process.
—Adrian Dearnell, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
The designer leaned into his formidable cutting skills and theatrical bent, designing with high-tech fabrications that interact with smartphones, with foam-like materials, and experimenting in garment reconfiguration.
—Miles Socha, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
Encourage mentors to share their knowledge, skills, and experiences with their mentees.
—Julie Kratz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Simultaneously, innovations in data storage technology will require the development of new skills to administer, as well as innovative thinking in order to fully leverage their potential for accelerating progress.
—Bernard Marr, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for skills
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Most of these users will not have the skills or expertise to navigate a risky upgrade path, a potential need to reverse, or note the signs of an incompatibility issue that drops them off security support.Zak Doffman, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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With roots in engineering and an illustrious career managing campaigns for iconic events like the Oscars and American Idol, Valdez brought a unique blend of technical expertise and creative vision to his work.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
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Egypt's extended experience in peacekeeping missions in Africa and elsewhere provides crucial support to the counterterrorism capabilities of the Somali armed forces and the concerted efforts of the Somali government and people to rebuild their country.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Kudrow said that all of her Friends castmates — Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, David Schwimmer, Matt LeBlanc, and Perry — made her viewing experience endlessly enjoyable.Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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Those with limited English proficiency (LEP) in English-speaking countries may need help to meet their needs in healthcare clinics and classrooms.Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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Although technical proficiency remains essential, the importance of two other qualities is sharply rising to the immediate forefront: integrity and flexibility.HK Bain, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Skills.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skills. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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