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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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

He played Charon, the multi-skilled Continental Hotel concierge who is fond of Wick, an assassin played by Reeves.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 20, 2023

But he’s also a multi-skilled player whom Lakers coach Darvin Ham said can “score at three levels.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 26, 2023

ITV said 27 new journalists, producers and multi-skilled camera operators/video editors would be recruited to join the programme alongside ITV's existing specialist editors and correspondents.

From BBC • Jan. 24, 2022

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