skilled /skɪld/ BrE AmE adjective
[ Word Family: noun : ↑ skill , ↑ deskilling ; adjective : SKILFUL/SKILLFUL , ↑ skilled ≠ ↑ unskilled ; verb : ↑ deskill ; adverb : SKILFULLY/SKILLFULLY ]
1 . someone who is skilled has the training and experience that is needed to do something well OPP unskilled :
Skilled craftsmen, such as carpenters, are in great demand.
The company is fortunate to have such highly skilled workers.
skilled at/in
She’s very skilled at dealing with the public.
The school offers a program for students who are skilled in metalwork.
2 . [usually before noun] skilled work needs people with special abilities or training to do it OPP unskilled :
Bricklaying is very skilled work.
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THESAURUS
▪ skilful British English , skillful American English good at doing something, especially something that needs special ability or training:
a skilful player
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the artist's skillful use of color
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Success in business depends on skilful management.
▪ good at something able to do something well:
Maria is extremely good at her job.
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He was very good at swimming.
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I'm not very good at Maths.
▪ skilled having a lot of training and experience, and able to do a job well:
There is a demand for carpenters and other skilled craftsmen.
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The country needs highly skilled foreign workers.
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Our advisors are skilled at dealing with financial problems.
▪ talented having a natural ability to do something well:
a talented artist
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She's an exceptionally talented student.
▪ gifted having a great natural ability, which few people have:
a gifted writer
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a gifted player
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a special school for gifted chidlren