skilled

[ skild ]
/ skɪld /
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adjective

having skill; trained or experienced in work that requires skill.
showing, involving, or requiring skill, as certain work.

Origin of skilled

First recorded in 1545–55; skill1 + -ed3

synonym study for skilled

1. See skillful.

OTHER WORDS FROM skilled

Words nearby skilled

skilful, skill, skill set, skill-less, skillcentre, skilled, skilled labor, skilless, skillet, skillful, skilling

Definition for skilled (2 of 2)

skill 2
[ skil ]
/ skɪl /

verb (used without object) Archaic.

to matter.
to help; avail.

Origin of skill

2
1150–1200; Middle English skilien < Old Norse skilja to distinguish, divide, akin to skil (see skill1), Old English scylian to separate, Gothic skilja butcher, Lithuanian skélti to split

Words related to skilled

adept, experienced, able, proficient, expert

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British Dictionary definitions for skilled (1 of 2)

skilled
/ (skɪld) /

adjective

possessing or demonstrating accomplishment, skill, or special training
(prenominal) involving skill or special training a skilled job

British Dictionary definitions for skilled (2 of 2)

skill
/ (skɪl) /

noun

special ability in a task, sport, etc, esp ability acquired by training
something, esp a trade or technique, requiring special training or manual proficiency
obsolete understanding

Derived forms of skill

skill-less or skilless, adjective

Word Origin for skill

C12: from Old Norse skil distinction; related to Middle Low German schēle, Middle Dutch geschil difference