| The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language: Fourth Edition. 2000. |
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| PRONUNCIATION: |  sk l |
| NOUN: | 1. Proficiency, facility, or dexterity that is acquired or developed through training or experience. See synonyms at ability. 2a. An art, trade, or technique, particularly one requiring use of the hands or body. b. A developed talent or ability: writing skills. 3. Obsolete A reason; a cause. | | ETYMOLOGY: | Middle English skil, from Old Norse, discernment. See skel-1 in Appendix I.
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