skilled
word
/ˈskɪɫd/
/skˈɪld/
Definition
Having the ability or training to do something well; having a lot of skill in a particular area.
Usage & Nuances
'Skilled' is usually used before nouns (e.g., 'skilled worker', 'skilled artist'). It suggests formal training or significant experience. Don't confuse with 'talented' (natural ability) or 'qualified' (certified). Common collocations: 'highly skilled', 'skilled labor', 'skilled in' + activity.
Spanish: capacitado - cualificado - hábilPortuguese (BR): habilidoso - qualificado - capacitadoPortuguese (PT): habilidoso - qualificado - experienteChinese (Simplified): 熟练的 - 有技能的Chinese (Traditional): 熟練的 - 有技能的Hindi: कुशल - दक्षArabic: ماهر - متقنBengali: দক্ষ - পারদর্শীRussian: квалифицированный - умелыйJapanese: 熟練した - 技能のあるVietnamese: có kỹ năng - lành nghềKorean: 숙련된 - 능숙한Turkish: yetenekli - becerikliUrdu: ماہر - مہارت رکھنے والاIndonesian: terampil - mahir
Example Sentences
He is a skilled carpenter.
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The company is looking for skilled workers.
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She became very skilled at painting.
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He's a skilled negotiator who always gets the best deal.
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You have to be pretty skilled to fix a car like that.
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Their team is really skilled in using new software.
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