skilling

¹ American

[skil-ing] / ˈskɪl ɪŋ /

noun

a former silver coin of Denmark, Sweden, and the Danish West Indies.
any of various former copper coins of Sweden and Norway.

skilling ² American

[skil-ing] / ˈskɪl ɪŋ /

noun

skillion.

skilling British

/ ˈskɪlɪŋ /

noun

a former Scandinavian coin of low denomination

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Etymology

Origin of skilling

1690–1700; < Danish; cognate with shilling

Example Sentences

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The U.S. tech giant said Tuesday that it will invest $17.5 billion in India over the next four years to advance the country’s cloud and AI infrastructure, skilling and ongoing operations.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 10, 2025

The budget announcements clearly indicate a shift in priorities for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s new dispensation, with ramped up allocations for rural development, skilling, jobs and agriculture.

From BBC • Jul. 23, 2024

“But for them to do that requires the country to make investments in not just education but health, nutrition and skilling for employability.”

From New York Times • Apr. 19, 2023

Carnevale says this profession now requires a greater need for skilling, or training, in both mechanics and electronics.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 24, 2021

Donne, a carpenter, whose skilling formed a workshop, was entreated to arrange it for worship.

From The History of Tasmania, Volume I by West, John

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