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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A highly skilled T20 bowler who can bowl in all phases but is especially strong at the death.
From BBC
The company's skilled workers still use techniques pioneered by the firm's founder.
From BBC
In several cases, Cesarano said that internet shutdowns saw countries' censorship capabilities "going from nothing, or something laughable, to something very skilled".
From Barron's
Such designs required careful planning, skilled workmanship, and an understanding of how tool performance could be improved by combining materials.
From Science Daily
A cohort of skilled people coalesces, and the Junglekeepers nonprofit is born, taking donations for land acquisition.
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