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skills

/skɪlz/

Meanings
  • Noun

    The ability to learn or do something with ease. It refers to a person's capacity to acquire new knowledge, master new skills, or solve complex problems.

    - "His skills in mathematics are exceptional."
    - "She has great communication skills."
    - "The company values the skills of its employees."
  • Noun

    A specific ability or capacity that a person or thing has.

    - "Cooking is one of my many skills."
    - "The musician showcased his musical skills."
    - "The dog has the skill of fetching sticks."

Synonyms

split , ability , talent
Rhymes
Words rhyming with skills
chill , thrill , kill , mill , hill , spill , will , gill , pill
Variants
List of all variants of skills that leads to same result
skill , skilled , skilling , skills , skil-lessnesses , skill-less , skill-lessness , skill-lessnesses , skilless , skillessness , people skills , de-skill , de-skilled , de-skilling , de-skills , sub-skill , sub-skills , subskill , subskills
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The word 'skill' originated from the Old English word 'scilan,' which means 'to learn' or 'to teach.'


Trivia
Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word
  1. Did you know that the average person uses only 10% of their brain capacity?

  2. The human brain has approximately 100 billion neurons.

  3. The word 'skill' appears 17 times in Shakespeare's works.


Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to
  1. Competence: Competence refers to the ability to perform a task effectively and efficiently. It is closely related to the concept of skills.

  2. Expertise: Expertise refers to a high level of proficiency or knowledge in a particular field or area. It is an advanced form of skills.


Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

Skills have been a significant part of human civilization since ancient times. They have been depicted in various forms of literature, art, and music. For instance, in Homer's Odyssey, Odysseus's ability to tell stories is considered a crucial skill that saves his life.

How to Memorize "skills"

  1. visualize

    - To visualize skills, imagine yourself performing the task with ease and confidence. For instance, if you are learning to play the guitar, visualize your hands forming the chords and strumming the strings.

  2. associate

    - To associate skills, connect them with something familiar. For example, if you are learning a new language, associate the new vocabulary words with words you already know in your native language.

  3. mnemonics

    - To use mnemonics for skills, create acronyms, rhymes, or other memory aids. For instance, to remember the order of operations in mathematics, use the acronym PEMDAS (Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication and Division, Addition and Subtraction).


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