skill

Speech parts

1. skill - Noun

2. skill - Adjective

3. skill - Verb

Meaning

To know; to understand.

Discrimination; judgment; propriety; reason; cause.

Knowledge; understanding.

The familiar knowledge of any art or science, united with readiness and dexterity in execution or performance, or in the application of the art or science to practical purposes; power to discern and execute; ability to perceive and perform; expertness; aptitude; as, the skill of a mathematician, physician, surgeon, mechanic, etc.

Display of art; exercise of ability; contrivance; address.

Any particular art.

To be knowing; to have understanding; to be dexterous in performance.

To make a difference; to signify; to matter; -- used impersonally.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

ability accomplishment aptitude dexterity science art capability craft acquisition competence mastery proficiency attainment craftsmanship artistry
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Antonyms

gremlin magic anxiety inability fault deficiency
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Hypernyms

power ability

Hyponyms

craft nose literacy craftsmanship horsemanship seamanship

Phrases with the word

great skill skill test lack of skill superior skill architecture of skill equal in skill

Anagrams

kills

Examples

Force has no place where there is need of skill. Herodotus

We do not accost a physician as we do any mere nobody; nor a magistrate as we do a private individual. We try to get some advantage from the skill of the one and the position of the other. Walk in the sun, and your shadow will follow you, whether you will or not. Basil of Caesarea

A spacious ground is the right place to demonstrate one's skill in wrestling. Nigerian Proverb

Skill and assurance form an invincible combination. Dutch Proverb

Those who take medicine and neglect their diet waste the skill of the physician. Chinese Proverb

Close letter words and terms

skilfulness skilift skilike skill ceiling skill floor skill issue