skilled
Americanadjective
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having skill; trained or experienced in work that requires skill.
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showing, involving, or requiring skill, as certain work.
adjective
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possessing or demonstrating accomplishment, skill, or special training
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(prenominal) involving skill or special training
a skilled job
Related Words
See skillful.
Other Word Forms
- multiskilled adjective
- nonskilled adjective
- overskilled adjective
- underskilled adjective
- well-skilled adjective
Etymology
Origin of skilled
Example Sentences
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Discussions will also focus on the recruitment of skilled labour, according to the German government official.
From Barron's
Denmark’s national bank reported Greenland faces a slowing economy, skilled worker shortages, and rising healthcare costs leading to a 2025 deficit.
From Barron's
Denmark’s national bank reported Greenland faces a slowing economy, skilled worker shortages, and rising healthcare costs leading to a 2025 deficit.
From Barron's
At the same time, demand for skilled labor remains high.
From MarketWatch
The German labor market is characterized by job reductions and a simultaneous shortage of skilled workers, driven by structural changes in the manufacturing sector and an aging workforce, Germany’s central bank said in December.
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