Synonyms for skill
Synonyms by meaning
Noun
1. Accomplishment
Definitions
- n. 1
A capacity to do something well; a technique, an ability, usually acquired or learned, as opposed to abilities that are regarded as innate.
Where did you pick up that skill?
- n. 2
A reusable configuration (prompt) that defines how an AI agent performs a specific task.
Related words
- Word family
- skillful skillage skilled skillfulness
- Phrases
- skill tester soft skill everyday skill life skill skill crane skill up
Forms
- Plural
- skills → accomplishments, acquisitions, acquirements, attainments…
Choose the right word
Skill is more exact to line, rule, and method than dexterity.
J. C. Fernald, English Synonyms and Antonyms (1914)
Example sentences
- ability He exceeds all his brothers in scholastic ability.
- dexterity Playing the piano requires manual dexterity.
By length
- 3 letters
- art1
- 4 letters
- tact1
- 5 letters
- power2, craft1, knack1
- 6 letters
- talent2
- 7 letters
- science2, ability4, mastery3, cunning2, prowess2
- 8 letters
- capacity4, aptitude3, deftness
- 9 letters
- technique2, ingenuity5, dexterity4, quickness2
- 10 letters
- capability5, competence3, attainment3, cleverness3
- 11 letters
- acquisition4, proficiency4, acquirement
- 14 letters
- accomplishment4
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (power2 = 2 syllables).