Definition, synonyms and related words
plural of skill
"The new employees quickly learned that mastering these technical skills was essential for their roles in the software development team."
In plain English: Skills are things you can do well because you have practiced them.
"She improved her cooking skills by practicing every week."
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of skill
"He skillfully navigates the crowded hallway to reach his destination on time."
In plain English: To skill something means to make it sharper or more effective by practicing it.
"It is difficult to learn new skills without practice."
Derived from Old English scylle, meaning "a notch" or "groove," the term originally referred to physical cuts made in wood or metal. It evolved through Middle English to denote the ability to perform tasks with ease and precision, reflecting a mental or practical groove formed by practice.