skill
noun
WORKPLACE, HR uk/skɪl/ us [ C, usually plural ]
a particular ability that you develop through training and experience and that is useful in a job:
communication/interpersonal/negotiation skills
Many young people have never learned the basic skill of good writing.
business/specialist skills A growing part of the charity's work is providing business skills to developing economies.
improve/sharpen/upgrade skills Improving your computer skills can help you find higher-paid work.
We are facing a growing skills shortage in sciences.
leadership/management/organizational skills
analytical/practical/technical skills
have/possess/lack skills
acquire/develop/learn skills
apply/use skills
[ C or U ]
an ability to do an activity well, especially because you have practised it:
He brings his considerable skill and expertise to the role.
See also
deskill
people skills
reskill
transferable skills