Skills — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

Meaning & Definition of Skills

Skills (verb)

1. to make a difference, matter, avail
2. to reduce the level of skill needed for (a job)
3. to reduce the level of skill needed for a job by (a worker)

Skills (noun)

1. the ability to use one's knowledge effectively and readily in execution or performance
2. dexterity or coordination especially in the execution of learned physical tasks
3. a learned power of doing something competently, a developed aptitude or ability
4. the ability to work with or talk to other people in an effective and friendly way
5. a skill that is part of and necessary to another more complex skill

Skills (plural noun)

1. the ability to communicate and interact with other people in an effective and friendly way, people skills
2. general abilities (such as communication, critical thinking, and adaptability) that rely on qualitative experiences and intuitive learning rather than technical expertise; especially, interpersonal skills