Skill
noun
The ability to do something well because of training or practice.
Her skill as a pianist is amazing.
Often appears as...
- skilled worker
- develop a skill
noun
A specific ability, such as a technical ability.
Programming is an essential skill in today's digital age.
Often appears as...
- technical skill
- learn a new skill
noun
The ability to use your knowledge effectively to solve problems.
Critical thinking is an important skill that students should develop.
Often appears as...
- critical thinking skill
- problem-solving skill
noun
A particular ability or type of ability.
We will need people with skills in languages and project management.
Often appears as...
- language skills
- management skills
noun
The ability to do something well because of training or practice.
Her skill as a pianist is amazing.
Often appears as...
- skilled worker
- develop a skill
noun
A specific ability, such as a technical ability.
Programming is an essential skill in today's digital age.
Often appears as...
- technical skill
- learn a new skill
noun
The ability to use your knowledge effectively to solve problems.
Critical thinking is an important skill that students should develop.
Often appears as...
- critical thinking skill
- problem-solving skill
noun
A particular ability or type of ability.
We will need people with skills in languages and project management.
Often appears as...
- language skills
- management skills
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Practice Matters
Skills improve with regular practice and dedication.
She hones her writing skill every day.
Pro Tip 2/3Beyond Innate Talent
Skill implies a refined ability, beyond just raw talent.
His natural skill in mathematics was evident.
Pro Tip 3/3Observable Competence
Skills are often validated by others through performance.
Her cooking skill impressed everyone at the dinner party.
Pro Tip 1/3Practice Matters
Skills improve with regular practice and dedication.
She hones her writing skill every day.
Pro Tip 2/3Beyond Innate Talent
Skill implies a refined ability, beyond just raw talent.
His natural skill in mathematics was evident.
Pro Tip 3/3Observable Competence
Skills are often validated by others through performance.
Her cooking skill impressed everyone at the dinner party.
Pro Tip 1/3Practice Matters
Skills improve with regular practice and dedication.
She hones her writing skill every day.
Pro Tip 2/3Beyond Innate Talent
Skill implies a refined ability, beyond just raw talent.
His natural skill in mathematics was evident.
Pro Tip 3/3Observable Competence
Skills are often validated by others through performance.
Her cooking skill impressed everyone at the dinner party.
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How playing an...
strengthens those brain functions, allowing us to apply that strength to other activities. The most obvious difference between listening to music and playing it is that the latter requires fine motor skills, which are controlled in both hemispheres of the brain. It also combines the linguistic and mathematical precision,
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Srdja Popovic: How to...
What seems to be very new, which is the idea I would like to share with you today, is that there is a set of rules and skills which can be learned and taught in order to perform successful nonviolent struggle. If this is true, we can help these movements. Well, the first one - analytic skills.
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Risk Takers: Challenging...
in a humble way inside this incredible, dynamic, ever-changing present environment. Now certainly we try to overcome this environment, we try to work with this environment. As athletes we certainly have great technical skills, the ability to climb rock, snow and ice.
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Why do people get so...
Worrying about being able to solve math problems, or not doing well on a test, eats up working memory, leaving less of it available to tackle the math itself. People can suddenly struggle with even basic math skills, like arithmetic, that they've otherwise mastered.
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How to practice...
Mastering any physical skill, be it performing a pirouette, playing an instrument, or throwing a baseball, takes practice. Practice is the repetition of an action with the goal of improvement, and it helps us perform with more ease, speed, and confidence.
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Why do people join...
motivated by money, sex, power, or all three. While a cult leader uses personal charisma to attract initial followers, further expansion works like a pyramid scheme, with early members recruiting new ones. Cults are skilled at knowing whom to target,
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Giving checkmate is...
it gave me a lot of success happiness over the chess board but it gave me much more it gave me life skills which I use in everyday life whatever I do in our multitasking world I think creativity logical thinking problem-solving and
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Attenborough: Amazing...
The skill with which she picks things up. The way that she can grasp a tool like that. How she uses her brain to imitate what she's seen others doing. But the most important thing we share is our big brain.
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How smart are...
At special forest schools, they recover from emotional trauma and continue to develop essential life skills. Against all odds, these orphans demonstrate incredible resilience and readiness to learn.
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10 TOP Natural History...
every test they face hones skills they'll need later in life but one challenge stops them in their tracks a giant petrol
Video examples
How playing an...
strengthens those brain functions, allowing us to apply that strength to other activities. The most obvious difference between listening to music and playing it is that the latter requires fine motor skills, which are controlled in both hemispheres of the brain. It also combines the linguistic and mathematical precision,
Video examples
Srdja Popovic: How to...
What seems to be very new, which is the idea I would like to share with you today, is that there is a set of rules and skills which can be learned and taught in order to perform successful nonviolent struggle. If this is true, we can help these movements. Well, the first one - analytic skills.
Video examples
Risk Takers: Challenging...
in a humble way inside this incredible, dynamic, ever-changing present environment. Now certainly we try to overcome this environment, we try to work with this environment. As athletes we certainly have great technical skills, the ability to climb rock, snow and ice.
Video examples
Why do people get so...
Worrying about being able to solve math problems, or not doing well on a test, eats up working memory, leaving less of it available to tackle the math itself. People can suddenly struggle with even basic math skills, like arithmetic, that they've otherwise mastered.
Video examples
How to practice...
Mastering any physical skill, be it performing a pirouette, playing an instrument, or throwing a baseball, takes practice. Practice is the repetition of an action with the goal of improvement, and it helps us perform with more ease, speed, and confidence.
Video examples
Why do people join...
motivated by money, sex, power, or all three. While a cult leader uses personal charisma to attract initial followers, further expansion works like a pyramid scheme, with early members recruiting new ones. Cults are skilled at knowing whom to target,
Video examples
Giving checkmate is...
it gave me a lot of success happiness over the chess board but it gave me much more it gave me life skills which I use in everyday life whatever I do in our multitasking world I think creativity logical thinking problem-solving and
Video examples
Attenborough: Amazing...
The skill with which she picks things up. The way that she can grasp a tool like that. How she uses her brain to imitate what she's seen others doing. But the most important thing we share is our big brain.
Video examples
How smart are...
At special forest schools, they recover from emotional trauma and continue to develop essential life skills. Against all odds, these orphans demonstrate incredible resilience and readiness to learn.
Video examples
10 TOP Natural History...
every test they face hones skills they'll need later in life but one challenge stops them in their tracks a giant petrol
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Stephen Covey
American Educator
Studies have identified a significant 'skills gap' between what students are currently being taught and the skills employers are seeking in today's global economy. Our children must be better prepared than they are now to meet the future challenges of our ever-changing world.
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Chuck Palahniuk
American Novelist
Any 'artist' makes a living by expressing what others can't - because they're unaware of their feelings, they're too afraid to express those feelings, or they lack the skills to communicate and be understood.
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Robert Redford
American Actor
I wanted to get out of this country and experience different ways of seeing the world. So I went to Europe, but I went as an artist. I was increasing my skill set and exploring storytelling through painting.
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Guy Fieri
American Businessman
It's a life lesson they need to have, a skill everybody needs - to cook.
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Shriya Pilgaonkar
Indian Actress
It's always fun when you pick up a skill for a particular character.
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Ray Kurzweil
American Inventor
Information defines your personality, your memories, your skills.
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Neil Bush
American Businessman
There is no more important foundational skill than reading.
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Tony Buzan
English Author
Learning how to learn is life's most important skill.
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Jurgen Klopp
German Coach
My biggest skill is common sense. I understand life.
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Kristin Lehman
Canadian Actress
I'm a character actor; that's my skill set.
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Stephen Covey
American Educator
Studies have identified a significant 'skills gap' between what students are currently being taught and the skills employers are seeking in today's global economy. Our children must be better prepared than they are now to meet the future challenges of our ever-changing world.
Quote examples
Chuck Palahniuk
American Novelist
Any 'artist' makes a living by expressing what others can't - because they're unaware of their feelings, they're too afraid to express those feelings, or they lack the skills to communicate and be understood.
Quote examples
Robert Redford
American Actor
I wanted to get out of this country and experience different ways of seeing the world. So I went to Europe, but I went as an artist. I was increasing my skill set and exploring storytelling through painting.
Quote examples
Guy Fieri
American Businessman
It's a life lesson they need to have, a skill everybody needs - to cook.
Quote examples
Shriya Pilgaonkar
Indian Actress
It's always fun when you pick up a skill for a particular character.
Quote examples
Ray Kurzweil
American Inventor
Information defines your personality, your memories, your skills.
Quote examples
Neil Bush
American Businessman
There is no more important foundational skill than reading.
Quote examples
Tony Buzan
English Author
Learning how to learn is life's most important skill.
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Jurgen Klopp
German Coach
My biggest skill is common sense. I understand life.
Quote examples
Kristin Lehman
Canadian Actress
I'm a character actor; that's my skill set.
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