skill

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Noun 1.3.1 Synonyms 1.3.2 Derived terms 1.3.3 Related terms 1.3.4 Translations 1.4 Anagrams 1.5 References

[edit] English

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[edit] Etymology

From Old Norse skil, distinction, adjustment, thence akin to Danish skel, border line (spelling before the writing reform of 1948: Skjel)

[edit] Pronunciation

• IPA: /skɪl/, SAMPA: /skIl/
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• Rhymes: -ɪl

[edit] Noun

skill (plural skills)

1. capacity to do something well; technique, ability. Skills are usually acquired or learned, as opposed to abilities, which are often thought of as innate.

[edit] Synonyms

• ability
• talent
• See also Wikisaurus:skill

[edit] Derived terms

• skillset

[edit] Related terms

• skilful, skillful
• skilled
• skillfulness

[edit] Translations

[edit] Anagrams

• kills

[edit] References

• Skel i “skill” in Ordbog over det danske Sprog