skill
skill
ability to do something well
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| Recommended | 8 words | ≈ 2,900 words | around 3,000 words a year |
| Fast | 10 words | ≈ 3,650 words | visible vocabulary growth |
| Intensive | 15 words | ≈ 5,500 words | strong motivation |
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skill belongs to the topic "Skills and Career, IT Interview". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
skill synonyms
What's the difference between skill / proficiency / know-how / ability / experience / competence
a high level of skill or ability in a particular area
Her language proficiency is excellent.
The company has the technical know-how to build this product.
She has the ability to solve problems quickly.
She gained a lot of experience working abroad.
He demonstrated professional competence in the interview.
We consulted his expertise in cybersecurity.
She learned a new painting technique.
a natural tendency or talent for something, often innate
He has an aptitude for mathematics.
The device has the capability to process large datasets.
a very high level of skill or command over something
She showed complete mastery of the violin piece.
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How to pronounce skill and what this word means
skill means skill. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce skill
/ə ˈskɪl/
skill translation
skill
skill examples
Learning a new skill takes time and practice.
skill transcription
/ə ˈskɪl/, /ə ˈskɪl/
Questions about this word
skill meaning: what does it mean?
ability to do something well
skill pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
skill is pronounced as /ə ˈskɪl/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
skill definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Learning a new skill takes time and practice. Translation: Для освоения нового навыка требуется время и практика.
Is skill part of IT Interview vocabulary?
Yes, skill can be learned in the IT Interview topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is skill part of Skills and Career vocabulary?
Yes, skill can be learned in the Skills and Career topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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