noun · neutral
skill
/skɪl/SKILL
the ability to do something well, especially because of training or experience.
Examples
“Critical thinking is a skill employers increasingly value.”
“She developed her language skills through study abroad.”
“Manual skills are important in many trades.”
Band 8 sentence
“Educational programmes should focus not only on knowledge but on equipping students with transferable skills for the job market.”
Collocations
- develop skills
- transferable skills
- practical skills
Word family
Common mistakes
He has many skills in music, he can play piano, sing and write.→He has many musical skills: he can play the piano, sing, and compose.
This job requires good skill.→This job requires good skills.
Say it for a higher band
5ability→6competence→7+skill
Synonyms
ability
competence
Easily confused
ability
“She has the ability to learn quickly.”
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