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adjective
2.
showing, involving, or requiring skill, as certain work.
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verb (used without object) Archaic.
1.
to matter.
2.
to help; avail.
Origin:
1150–1200; Middle English skilien < Old Norse skilja to distinguish, divide, akin to skil (see skill1), Old English scylian to separate, Gothic skilja butcher, Lithuanian skélti to split
1150–1200; Middle English skilien < Old Norse skilja to distinguish, divide, akin to skil (see skill1), Old English scylian to separate, Gothic skilja butcher, Lithuanian skélti to split
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World English Dictionary
skill (skɪl) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | special ability in a task, sport, etc, esp ability acquired by training |
| 2. | something, esp a trade or technique, requiring special training or manual proficiency |
| 3. | obsolete understanding |
| [C12: from Old Norse skil distinction; related to Middle Low German schēle, Middle Dutch geschil difference] | |
| 'skill-less | |
| —adj | |
| 'skilless | |
| —adj | |
| skilled (skɪld) | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | possessing or demonstrating accomplishment, skill, or special training |
| 2. | (prenominal) involving skill or special training: a skilled job |
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Word Origin & History
skill
c.1175, "power of discernment," from O.N. skil "distinction, discernment," related to skilja (v.) "distinguish, separate," from P.Gmc. *skaljo- "divide, separate" (cf. M.L.G. schillen "to differ;" M.L.G., M.Du. schele "difference;" see shell). Sense of "ability, cleverness" first recorded c.1300.
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Example sentences
There is a huge gap in the need for skilled workers, and those students who are preparing for that work.
It's one of the jobs of a skilled scientific illustrator to cull the visual chaff and focus attention on the subject at hand.
Technology changes the shares of income for the skilled vs unskilled, for superstars vs the rest, and for capital vs labor.
Pairing thrillingly skilled performers with a party band, this touring show pretty.
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