skill: Meaning and Definition of
skill
Pronunciation: (skil), [key]
— n.
- the ability, coming from one's knowledge, practice, aptitude, etc., to do something well: Carpentry was one of his many skills.
- competent excellence in performance; expertness; dexterity: The dancers performed with skill.
- a craft, trade, or job requiring manual dexterity or special training in which a person has competence and experience: the skill of cabinetmaking.
- understanding; discernment.
- reason; cause.
skill
Pronunciation: (skil), [key]
— v.i. Archaic.
- to matter.
- to help; avail.
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