skill
skill
ability to do something well
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skill with Russian translation
skill usage examples
Для освоения нового навыка требуется время и практика.
Learning a new skill takes time and practice.
У неё есть навык устранять простые бытовые проблемы.
She has a skill for fixing simple household problems.
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skill belongs to the topic "Skills and Career, IT Interview". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
skill synonyms
What's the difference between skill / proficiency / know-how / ability / experience / competence
an ability acquired by practice
She has good computer skills.
У неё хорошие компьютерные навыки.
a high level of skill or ability in a particular area
Her language proficiency is excellent.
Её владение языком на высоком уровне.
The company has the technical know-how to build this product.
У компании есть техническое ноу-хау для создания этого продукта.
She has the ability to solve problems quickly.
У неё есть способность быстро решать задачи.
She gained a lot of experience working abroad.
Она получила много опыта, работая за границей.
He demonstrated professional competence in the interview.
Он продемонстрировал профессиональную компетентность на собеседовании.
We consulted his expertise in cybersecurity.
Мы обратились к его экспертным знаниям по кибербезопасности.
She learned a new painting technique.
Она изучила новую технику живописи.
a natural tendency or talent for something, often innate
He has an aptitude for mathematics.
У него склонность к математике.
The device has the capability to process large datasets.
У устройства есть способность обрабатывать большие наборы данных.
a very high level of skill or command over something
She showed complete mastery of the violin piece.
Она продемонстрировала полное мастерство в исполнении произведения на скрипке.
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How to pronounce skill and what this word means
skill translation: навык. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce skill
/ə ˈskɪl/
skill translation
навык
skill examples
Learning a new skill takes time and practice.
skill transcription
/ə ˈskɪl/, /ə ˈskɪl/
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Questions about this word
skill meaning: what does it mean?
ability to do something well
skill pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
skill is pronounced as /ə ˈskɪl/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
skill definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Learning a new skill takes time and practice. Translation: Для освоения нового навыка требуется время и практика.
Is skill part of IT Interview vocabulary?
Yes, skill (навык) can be learned in the IT Interview topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is skill part of Skills and Career vocabulary?
Yes, skill (навык) can be learned in the Skills and Career topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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