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noun
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School health professionals and therapists observe a generation with worse fine motor skills, constantly fiending for the “dopamine drip” of screens.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 29, 2026
This screening tool measures progress in five areas: communication, gross motor skills, fine motor skills, problem solving, and personal social interaction.
From Science Daily ● Feb. 15, 2026
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Possible Synonyms
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other words
- manual dexterity
- hand-eye coordination
- precision movement
- small muscle control
- delicate touch
Possible Antonyms
- gross motor skills
- large muscle movements
- broad actions
- whole-body coordination
