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skilled

[skild]
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adjective
  1. having skill; trained or experienced in work that requires skill.
  2. showing, involving, or requiring skill, as certain work.
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Origin of skilled

First recorded in 1545–55; skill1 + -ed3
Related formsmul·ti·skilled, adjectivenon·skilled, adjectiveo·ver·skilled, adjectiveun·der·skilled, adjectivewell-skilled, adjective

Synonym study

1. See skillful.
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British Dictionary definitions for underskilled

skilled

adjective
  1. possessing or demonstrating accomplishment, skill, or special training
  2. (prenominal) involving skill or special traininga skilled job
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Word Origin and History for underskilled

skilled

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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