semiskilled

English

Alternative forms

• semi-skilled

Etymology

From semi- +‎ skilled.

Adjective

semiskilled (not comparable)

1. Requiring only minimal levels of training.

   Semiskilled workers are cheaper than skilled workers but more productive than unskilled drudges.

   • 1961, Occupational Outlook Handbook, page 336:

     The greater job security of skilled workers compared with semiskilled and unskilled workers was clearly evident during the 1960–61 recession.

   • 2008, Jon M. Werner, Randy L. DeSimone, Human Resource Development, →ISBN, page 6:

     “Scientific” management principles recognized the significant role of machines in better and more efficient production systems. Specifically, semiskilled workers using machines could produce more than the skilled workers in small craft shops.

Translations

requiring only minimal levels of training

• Chinese:

  Mandarin: 半熟練／半熟练 (zh) (bàn shúliàn), 半技術／半技术 (bàn jìshù)

• French: ^{(please verify)} spécialisé (fr) m
• German: angelernt (de) m
• Greek: ημιειδικευμένος (el) m (imieidikevménos)
• Hungarian: betanított (hu) (literally “trained”)
• Indonesian: setengah ahli
• Italian: ^{(please verify)} specializzato (it) m
• Korean: 반숙련 (bansungnyeon)
• Slovene: ^{(please verify)} priučen

See also

• specialist
• trained