deskill

[ dee-skil ]

verb (used with object)
  1. to remove any need of skill, judgment, or initiative in: jobs being deskilled by automation.

Origin of deskill

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British Dictionary definitions for deskill

deskill

/ (diːˈskɪl) /


verb(tr)
  1. to mechanize or computerize (a job or process) to such an extent that little human skill is required to do it

  2. to cause (skilled persons or a labour force) to work at a job that does not utilize their skills

Derived forms of deskill

  • deskilling, noun

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