skill
noun
the ability, coming from one's knowledge, practice, aptitude, etc., to do something well.
skills
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pluralof skill.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Rather than offering a salary based on skills, experience and performance, it meant employers rewarded an individual's perceived worth and negotiating skills instead, the society said.
From BBC ● Oct. 4, 2026
A Cornell report noted employers’ “jarring” skepticism of college graduates because they lack job skills such as “the ability to handle uncertainty and solve problems that do not have clear answers.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 4, 2026
Previous research has found that when the brain appears older than expected, that pattern can be associated with poorer memory, weaker thinking skills and changes in mood.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 4, 2026
Tahj Skinner, the QB but really a safety, shows off his immense skills with a game-clinching pick six with 1:18 left.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 3, 2026
By developing their skills, socializing with influencers, and pursuing risks that encouraged sensational press promotion, Leah, Maggie, and Kate claimed power for themselves in a particularly individual, American way.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
