Term: skill

skill (noun) /skɪl/:

1. The ability to do something well, usually gained through training or experience. LV: prasme, iemaņa, meistarība.

Example sentences:

1. Negotiating a fair deal requires a high level of skill and patience.
2. She is trying to improve her technical skills by taking an online coding course.
3. Managing a large team is a skill that takes years to develop.

Categories of Skills:

• Hard Skills: Teachable, measurable abilities such as typing, writing, using software, or speaking a foreign language.”His hard skills in data analysis made him the top candidate for the job.”
• Soft Skills: Character traits and interpersonal skills that characterize a person’s relationships with other people (e.g., communication, empathy, leadership).”While she has the technical knowledge, she needs to work on her soft skills like teamwork.”
• Transferable Skills: Skills developed in one situation which can be used in another (e.g., problem-solving, organization).”Leadership is a transferable skill that applies to both sports and business.”

Common phrases:

• Highly skilled: Having a lot of experience and training in a specific area.”The hospital is looking for highly skilled surgeons.”
• Upskilling: The process of learning new skills or teaching workers new skills.”The company invested in upskilling its workforce to handle the new technology.”
• Life skills: Basic skills needed to manage one’s daily life (e.g., cooking, budgeting).”Cooking is an essential life skill that everyone should learn.”