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skill

Syllabification: (skill)
Pronunciation: /skil/

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Definition of skill

noun

  • the ability to do something well; expertise:difficult work, taking great skill
  • a particular ability:the basic skills of cooking

Derivatives

skill-less

adjective
( archaic)

Origin:

late Old English scele 'knowledge', from Old Norse skil 'discernment, knowledge'

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