multi-skilled

American

[muhl-tee-skild, muhl-tahy-] / ˌmʌl tiˈskɪld, ˌmʌl taɪ- /

adjective

having various skills; capable of or trained in more than one aspect of a particular line of work.

multi-skilled British

adjective

possessing or trained in more than one skill or area of expertise

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Following the second set of job cuts there was a strategic focus to bring in what have been described as "versatile people who are multi-faceted and multi-skilled to help in multiple areas".

From BBC • Nov. 13, 2025

Another retired NBA star, Vince Carter, noted how tough qualifying could be for talented big men with multi-skilled playmakers starring for many clubs.

From Barron's • Nov. 12, 2025

You have a multi-skilled background, you were once an on-air radio host.

From Salon • Feb. 2, 2024

Clawson and Ruggiero had experienced success at Bowling Green with mobile, multi-skilled quarterbacks.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 2, 2021

M Jeff Larentowicz -- The multi-skilled central midfielder is coming off a suspension last week, when he wasn't available in a rivalry game against Real Salt Lake.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 28, 2012

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