skill _noun

VERBS

have, possess • lack
・The candidate must have strong problem-solving skills to succeed in this position.

need, require, demand, take 
・The job of a project manager requires strong organizational and leadership skills.

acquire, develop, learn, gain, pick up
・Sarah has developed excellent communication skills through her experience in public speaking.

demonstrate, display, show, showcase
・The athlete demonstrated exceptional athletic skills during the championship. 

exercise, practise
・The actor regularly exercised his improvisation skills in drama classes.

apply, harness, use, utilize 
・The entrepreneur harnessed her marketing skills to promote her product.

broaden, hone, improve, increase, master, sharpen, upgrade
・After years of practice, she finally mastered the skill of playing the piano.
・The salesperson attended sales training seminars to hone their negotiation skills.

refresh, update • pool, share
・After taking a short break, I refreshed my coding skills by reviewing coding exercises.

assess, test
・The teacher designed exercises to assess the language skills of the students.

ADJECTIVES

considerable, great, consummate
・Her considerable skill in negotiation allowed her to secure a favorable deal.

exceptional, excellent, impressive, outstanding, extraordinary, remarkable
・She has excellent writing skills.

good, poor • new, old 
・She decided to enroll in a coding course to learn a new skill.

basic, necessary, core, essential
・Being able to perform basic arithmetic is an essential skill in everyday life.

special, specialist • professional • marketable • practical
・She possesses specialist skills in data analysis.

important, useful, strong, transferable
・Critical thinking is an important skill for analyzing information.

entrepreneurial, managerial, organizational
・His entrepreneurial skills allowed him to launch a successful startup.

analytical, critical
・John's strong analytical skills enabled him to solve complex problems.

interpersonal, social
・Being a successful salesperson requires excellent interpersonal skills. 

culinary
・She demonstrated her culinary skills by preparing a delicious meal.

natural, survival, manual
・She displayed a natural skill for playing the piano.

conversational, verbal
・You must speak with native speakers to hone your conversational skills.

unique, rare
・James has a unique skill for analyzing complex data and deriving meaningful insights from it.

artistic, medical, military, musical, political, diplomatic, scientific, academic, linguistic, tactical, technical
・He has acquired the necessary technical skills for the job. 

NOUNS

language • reading, writing, listening
・Maria's language skills allow her to communicate fluently in five different languages.

research, study
・Her research skills enabled her to gather and analyze extensive data.

business, leadership, management, networking, presentation
・David's excellent communication skills made him an effective public speaker.

communication, negotiation, persuasion
・Sarah's negotiation skills allowed her to strike a lucrative deal 

cooking, acting, driving, dancing, engineering, marketing
・Her exceptional marketing skills helped the company increase sales.

decision-making, problem-solving
・Problem-solving skills are crucial in finding innovative solutions.

computer, computing, programming, coding
・John's exceptional coding skills helped him secure a prestigious job.

range, set • level, degree
・She displayed a high level of skill in playing the guitar.

SKILL + NOUN
acquisition, development, training
・The internship facilitated skill acquisition in project management.

assessment, evaluation
・The teacher conducted a skill evaluation to determine the students' progress.

set
・Effective project management requires a diverse skill set.

level
・The language proficiency exam determines the individual's skill level in reading and writing.

shortage
・The industry is currently facing a skill shortage in cybersecurity professionals.

gap
・The survey revealed a significant skill gap among employees in the area of digital marketing.

PPREPOSITIONS

with
・The carpenter crafted the furniture with great skill.
・The musician displayed impressive skill with the violin.

at
・The athlete showcased incredible skill at swimming.

in
・She has a high level of skill in playing the piano.

of
・The teacher has a remarkable skill of simplifying complex concepts.

as
・He demonstrated his skill as a runner with his impressive speed.

 

Common Collocations

have skill to have the ability or talent to do something well ・She has exceptional communication skills.

develop a skill to learn or gain a skill over time ・He developed a skill for playing the guitar.

improve skill to make a skill better ・He is working on improving his language skills.

master skill to become very good at a skill ・She has mastered the skill of playing the piano.

hone a skill to refine or perfect a skill through practice. ・He honed his writing skills by blogging every day.

demonstrate skill to show or prove that you have a skill ・The athlete demonstrated remarkable athletic skill.

apply skill to put a skill into practice ・He applied his problem-solving skills to troubleshoot the technical issue.

require skill to need a certain level of ability or expertise to be performed effectively ・Playing the piano at a professional level requires skill and patience.

lack skill to not have the ability or talent to do something well.  He lacked the skill to solve complex mathematical problems.

basic skill a fundamental or elementary ability in a certain area ・Reading and writing are basic skills that everyone should have.

advanced skill a high level of ability ・She has advanced skills in programming, especially in Python and Java.

communication skills the ability to convey or exchange information effectively, whether verbally or non-verbally ・Good communication skills are essential for team leadership.

interpersonal skills the ability to interact effectively with others, both personally and professionally ・His interpersonal skills make him a great mediator during conflicts.

technical skills the specialized knowledge and ability, often related to technology or engineering ・For this role, technical skills in data analysis are crucial.

practical skills abilities that are directly applicable to real-world tasks ・Carpentry requires practical skills, such as measuring and cutting.

problem-solving skills the ability to find solutions to difficult or complex issues. ・Her strong problem-solving skills helped the company overcome a major setback.

leadership skills the ability to guide, motivate, and manage a team or organization ・Leadership skills are important for managers to inspire their teams.

skill level the degree of proficiency or competence  ・The job requires an intermediate skill level in graphic design.

a lack of skill a deficiency or insufficiency in the necessary abilities for a task ・The presentation fell flat due to the speaker's lack of skill in public speaking.

a mastery of skills having an expert level of proficiency ・The chef showcased a mastery of skills in the kitchen.