skill

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /skɪl/
• SAMPA: /skIl/

• Audio (US)

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Noun

Singular skill

Plural skills

Skill is on the Academic Vocabulary List.

1. (countable) Being able to do something well. Unlike abilities, skills must usually be learned.
   • Synonyms: ability and talent

   I go to a class every weekend to help me improve on my writing skills.

Related words

• skilful/skillful
• skilled
• skillfulness