Meaning of skilled in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Qualitative Adjective
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

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  1. Qualitative Adjective

    skilled

    Definitions

    1. having or showing or requiring special skill

    Examples

    • « only the most skilled gymnasts make an Olympic team »
    • « a skilled surgeon has many years of training and experience »
    • « a skilled reconstruction of her damaged elbow »
    • « a skilled trade »

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Famous quotes

  • « At a young age winning is not the most important thing... the important thing is to develop creative and skilled players with good confidence. »
    Arsene Wenger
  • « Comedy is like music, and the way to make the best music is to have skilled musicians in your band. »
    Rashida Jones
  • « With these men and women who work-for the cause with all their hearts, with cool heads and skilled hands we will master every fate. »
    Gustav Krupp
  • « No man was ever so completely skilled in the conduct of life, as not to receive new information from age and experience. »
    Jonathan Swift
  • « Our record number of teenagers must become our record number of high school and college graduates and our record number of teachers, scientists, doctors, lawyers, and skilled professionals. »
    Ruben Hinojosa

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