skilling
1 Americannoun
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a former silver coin of Denmark, Sweden, and the Danish West Indies.
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any of various former copper coins of Sweden and Norway.
noun
noun
Etymology
Origin of skilling
1690–1700; < Danish; cognate with shilling
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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
Why, I haven't paid her a skilling for six months!'
From The Grey Wig: Stories and Novelettes by Israel Zangwill
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