deskill

[ dee-skil ]

verb (used with object)

1. to remove any need of skill, judgment, or initiative in:

   jobs being deskilled by automation.

deskill

/ diːˈskɪl /

verb

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

• deˈskilling, noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of deskill¹

de- + skill ¹

Related Words

• underemploy