skilled
Americanadjective
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having skill; trained or experienced in work that requires skill.
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showing, involving, or requiring skill, as certain work.
adjective
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possessing or demonstrating accomplishment, skill, or special training
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(prenominal) involving skill or special training
a skilled job
Related Words
See skillful.
Other Word Forms
- multiskilled adjective
- nonskilled adjective
- overskilled adjective
- underskilled adjective
- well-skilled adjective
Etymology
Origin of skilled
Example Sentences
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Land, skilled construction crews, and power are becoming harder to come by.
From Barron's
But to skeptics, it only proved Leah was a very skilled trickster.
From Literature
At the same time, though, most companies have refrained from widespread layoffs given a chronic shortage of skilled workers.
From MarketWatch
"They were skilled craftspeople. You can tell they carried the objects with them. Many of them fit very well in the hand, just the right size to fit in the palm," says Dutkiewicz.
From BBC
Traders who can articulate a position in plain language will be skilled at prompting.
From MarketWatch
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