skill

skil/

noun

noun: skill

  1. the ability to do something well; expertise.

    "difficult work, taking great skill"

    synonyms:expertise, skillfulness, expertness, adeptness, adroitness, deftness, dexterity, ability, prowess, mastery, competence, capability, aptitude, artistry, virtuosity, talent

    "his skill as a politician"

    antonyms:incompetence

    • a particular ability.

      plural noun: skills

      "the basic skills of cooking"

      synonyms:ability, strength, gift; 

      skill set

      "parenting was his greatest skill"

Origin

late Old English scele ‘knowledge,’ from Old Norse skil ‘discernment, knowledge.’

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