- [uncountable] the ability to do something well
- The job requires skill and an eye for detail.
- skill in (doing) something What made him remarkable as a photographer was his skill in capturing the moment.
- skill at (doing) something I admired her skill at catching fish.
- with skill She plays the part with great skill.
- I enjoy playing squash, despite my lack of skill.
Extra ExamplesTopics Personal qualitiesa1- He is a negotiator of considerable skill.
- She performed the task with great skill.
- With consummate skill, she steered the conversation away from any embarrassing subjects.
- a feat requiring skill and patience
- an operation that called for a high degree of skill
- his skill at painting
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- considerable
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- a degree of skill
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- [countable] a particular ability or type of ability
- communication/language/leadership skills
- practical/technical skills
- He had poor social skills and often offended people.
- You'll learn basic skills like reading a compass and setting up camp.
- skill as something She wants to develop her skills as a writer.
- skill to do something He lacks the necessary skills to run a farm.
- skill of something She trained him in the skills of navigation.
- I went on the course to hone my computing skills.
- These classes help people to improve their literacy skills.
- No special skills or knowledge are required for the job.
Extra ExamplesTopics Personal qualitiesa1- We need people with practical skills like carpentry.
- Does she have the skills required for the job?
- Alcohol can impact cognitive and motor skills severely.
- He lacked the requisite skills for the job.
- I decided to find a career to match my skills and abilities.
- It is important to develop good study skills.
- School helps children to master the skills necessary to live in our society.
- She attends regular training weekends to sharpen her skills.
- School-leavers lacked basic literacy and numeracy skills.
- She had to develop a whole new set of skills when she changed job.
- She has good organizational skills.
- The country is facing a skills shortage.
- The manager must harness the skills of the workers to firm objectives.
- The project will help to develop children's literacy skills.
- Veterinarians combine the skills of a surgeon, radiologist, dietitian and much more.
- a course that will test the skills of any golfer
- a mastery of basic language skills
- training in problem-solving and other marketable skills
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- considerable
- consummate
- extraordinary
- …
- range
- set
- have
- possess
- combine
- …
- level
- set
- acquisition
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- with skill
- skill as
- skill at
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- a degree of skill
- a level of skill
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Word Originlate Old English scele ‘knowledge’, from Old Norse skil ‘discernment, knowledge’.
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