skill

Definition

  • noun: the ability to do something that comes from training, experience, or practice
  • noun: the ability to use one's knowledge effectively and readily in execution or performance
  • verb: to make a difference
  • synonyms: cause, matter, expertness

Examples

  • I was impressed by her 'skill' at writing. = I was impressed by her 'skill' as a writer.

  • The work is difficult and requires a lot of 'skill'.

  • Poker is a game of luck and 'skill'.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) - I pray you now, attend me - He weeps for what is done The sun no sooner shall the mountains touch but we will ship him hence And this vile deed we must, with all our majesty and skill, both countenance and excuse Friends all, Hamlet in madness hath Polonius slain Go seek him out, speak fair (..)
    2015 Hamlet
  • (..) and thumbs, give it breath with your mouth... ...and it will discourse most excellent music. Look you, these are the stops But these cannot I command to any utterance of harmony, I have not the skill Why look you now, how unworthy a thing you make of me You would play upon me, (..)
    2015 Hamlet