WORD ORIGIN
adjective having skill ; trained or experienced in work that requires skill. showing, involving, or requiring skill, as certain work.
Origin of skilled First recorded in
1545–55; skill1 +
-ed3 Related forms mul·ti·skilled , adjective non·skilled , adjective o·ver·skilled , adjective un·der·skilled , adjective well-skilled , adjective Dictionary.com Unabridged
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British Dictionary definitions for underskilled adjective possessing or demonstrating accomplishment, skill, or special training
(prenominal) involving skill or special training a skilled job
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Word Origin and History for underskilled adj. past participle adjective from skill (v.) "to have personal and practical knowledge" (c.1200), from Old Norse skilja "separate, part, divide; break off, break up; part company, take leave; discern, distinguish; understand, find out; decide, settle," from the source of skill (n.).
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