skilled labor
Americannoun
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labor that requires special training for its satisfactory performance.
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the workers employed in such labor.
Etymology
Origin of skilled labor
First recorded in 1770–80
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Other challenges for housing developers include rising construction costs and difficulty finding skilled labor.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 5, 2026
Policymakers continued to see inflationary risks stemming from AI investments, improving pricing power, higher inflation expectations and demand for skilled labor, Danske Bank analyst Jens Peter Sorensen says in a note.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026
In terms of skilled labor, electricians have added more positions than average since 2021.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 23, 2026
Massive data-center and chip-factory projects expose severe shortfalls in skilled labor.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 8, 2026
Rapid expansion encouraged by state, increasingly slowed by inadequate raw material resources and skilled labor.
From Area Handbook for Bulgaria by Violeta D. Baluyut
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