Skilled
Example: Skilled workers improve overall productivity
Definition
"Skilled" describes someone who has developed the ability, knowledge, and expertise through training or experience to perform tasks effectively and competently, often resulting in improved outcomes such as skilled workers improving overall productivity.
Etymology
The word "skilled" originates from the Old Norse word 'skil,' meaning discernment or knowledge. Over time, it evolved in English to describe someone possessing the necessary abilities or expertise to perform a task well, highlighting the importance of learned competence.
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"Skilled" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (B2) - set 4", containing 112 commonly used words.
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