1
: having acquired mastery of or skill in something (such as a technique or a trade)
skilled in the art of negotiation
2
: of, relating to, or requiring workers or labor with skill and training in a particular occupation, craft, or trade
Examples of skilled in a Sentence
a very skilled and talented writer
He is skilled at cooking.
Carpentry is a skilled trade.
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The highly skilled team — including neonatologists, nurses, respiratory therapists, and pediatric specialists — provides immediate access to advanced treatments and technology, improving outcomes and offering families peace of mind.
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Memorialcare Medical Group, Oc Register, 10 Jan. 2026
The two-story building’s first floor is occupied by San Diego PACE, a program that provides comprehensive medical and other services to seniors who are medically qualified for skilled nursing home care.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
Even writers not nearly as skilled as Melville could craft valuable works of their own out of this drama, and plenty have.
—Jacob Brogan, Washington Post, 9 Jan. 2026
Everyone on the cast is asked to be multi-skilled.
—Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
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“Skilled.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/skilled. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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