skill

  1. Verb.  (transitive) To set apart; separate.
  2. Verb.  (transitive, chiefly) To discern; have knowledge or understanding; to know how (to).
  3. Verb.  (intransitive) To have knowledge or comprehension; discern.
  4. Verb.  (intransitive) To have personal or practical knowledge of; be versed or practised; be expert or dextrous.
  5. Verb.  (intransitive, archaic) To make a difference; signify; matter.
  6. Noun.  capacity to do something well; technique, ability. Skills are usually acquired or learned, as opposed to abilities, which are often thought of as innate.
  7. Adjective.  (UK, slang) great, excellent.

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