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skilled

adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate Oxford US //ˈskɪɫd// UK //skˈɪld// skilled General-service

adj. having the training, knowledge, or experience needed to do a job well. You use this to describe someone who is very good at a specific task.

adj. possessing the necessary abilities, training, or expertise to perform a task or job effectively. Often used to distinguish professional or technical competence from general ability.


SIMPLE

She is a highly skilled surgeon.

CONTEXTUAL

The company is looking for skilled workers who have experience with modern manufacturing software.

COMPLEX

The restoration of the cathedral required a team of skilled artisans capable of replicating medieval masonry techniques with absolute precision.

Antonyms
Etymology 1

From skill (noun) + -ed.

Etymology 2

From skill (verb).

Usage

Commonly modified by degree adverbs like 'highly', 'exceptionally', or 'moderately'.

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