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soft skill

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[sawft skil, soft] / ˈsɔft ˈskɪl, ˈsɒft /

noun

  1. Usually soft skills a skill or personality trait that typically is not learned or measurable and is especially valued in the workplace, as leadership ability or good verbal communication.

Etymology

Origin of soft skill

First recorded in 1955–60

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