1
: having acquired mastery of or skill in something (such as a technique or a trade)
skilled in the art of negotiation
2
: of, relating to, or requiring workers or labor with skill and training in a particular occupation, craft, or trade
Examples of skilled in a Sentence
a very skilled and talented writer
He is skilled at cooking.
Carpentry is a skilled trade.
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More than technical projects, these facilities spark growth by creating lasting job opportunities in rural areas, from skilled trades and network engineering to operations and logistics.
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Wes Cummins, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
High-skilled workers will see income growth, while low-skill workers will be competing for a decreasing number of job openings.
—Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
The history of the Glass House Ford's current world headquarters, the Glass House, is the sixth building to house the company's skilled white-collar workforce and executives in Ford's 122-year history.
—Jamie L. Lareau, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2025
Earhart was a complicated woman, highly skilled as a pilot yet with a tendency toward carelessness.
—ArsTechnica, 17 Sep. 2025
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Wes Cummins, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
High-skilled workers will see income growth, while low-skill workers will be competing for a decreasing number of job openings.
—Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
The history of the Glass House Ford's current world headquarters, the Glass House, is the sixth building to house the company's skilled white-collar workforce and executives in Ford's 122-year history.
—Jamie L. Lareau, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2025
Earhart was a complicated woman, highly skilled as a pilot yet with a tendency toward carelessness.
—ArsTechnica, 17 Sep. 2025
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“Skilled.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/skilled. Accessed 24 Sep. 2025.
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