Word
skilled
US/ˈskɪɫd/
UK/skˈɪld/
Definitions
01having expertise
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adj. having the training and experience needed to do something well.
adj. possessing the necessary ability, training, or knowledge to perform a task or role effectively.
“The company is looking for skilled workers who have experience with modern machinery.”
“The restoration of the cathedral required highly skilled stonemasons who could replicate the intricate Gothic carvings with historical accuracy.”
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02requiring training
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adj. describes a job or task that needs special abilities or training to do.
adj. characterised by the requirement of specialised training or technical expertise.
“Nursing is a skilled profession that requires years of study and practice.”
“Economists often distinguish between skilled and unskilled labour when analysing the impact of automation on the regional manufacturing sector.”
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Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “skilled” in context.
Adjective
01. highly skilled
“The company is looking for highly skilled engineers to lead the new project.”
adv + adj
02. skilled labour
“The manufacturing sector is currently facing a shortage of skilled labour.”
adj + noun
03. skilled worker
“As a skilled worker, she was able to complete the complex repairs in just one hour.”
adj + noun
Real-World Examples
“Those included about 40,000 Palm workers and 70,000 skilled workers, including aged care nurses.” “Making documentaries, though, is often about taking people to the places they’re most skilled at avoiding.” Etymology
From skill (noun) + -ed.
From skill (verb).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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ADJECTIVE
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
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- Common
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