skill
(noun)
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A chef needs strong knife skills.
Skill is the knowledge or ability to do something well.
- The new manager showed great skill in listening to all points of view before making her decision.
- The diplomat's language skills served him well when he was posted to different countries.
- Pat's greatest skill was explaining complex ideas in a simple way.
A skill is also a craft of trade that requires special training.
- Andrew has excellent woodworking skills.
Common uses
soft skills: character traits that help you interact with other people. Some examples are communication skills, positive attitude, and ability to work well with others.
motor skills: ability to use your muscles effectively to move. Examples of gross motor skills are walking and jumping. Examples of fine motor skills are writing and tying a knot.
In pop culture
Watch this 1992 classic of the Beastie Boys, “Skills to Pay the Bills.”
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