skill

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /skɪl/
• SAMPA: /skIl/

• Audio (US)

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Noun

Singular skill

Plural skills

1. Being able to do something well. Unlike abilities, skills must usually be learned.

   I go to a class every weekend to help me improve on my writing skills.

Synonyms

• ability
• talent

Related words

• skilful / skillful
• skilled
• skillfulness