skill

considerable, consummate, extraordinary, great, remarkable

The chef prepared the dish with remarkable skill, impressing every diner at the table.

good, poor

My brother has poor cooking skills, so we usually order takeout when he visits.

basic, necessary

She learned the basic skills needed to cook simple meals for her family.

essential, important, marketable, practical, transferable, useful

Learning to communicate effectively is an essential skill in almost every job.

new, old

She decided to develop new skills by taking an online course in graphic design.

special, specialist

Learning to cook takes practice, but you don't need specialist skills to make a simple meal.

business, communication, computer, interpersonal, language, research, social, study, survival

Strong communication skills helped her succeed in her new management position.

range, set

Learning to cook requires developing a wide range of skills over many years.

degree, level

The job requires a high level of skill that takes years to develop.

need, require, take

Playing the violin well takes years of skill and practice.

apply, harness, use, utilize

The teacher applied her communication skills to help the shy student feel more confident.

broaden, hone, improve, increase, master, sharpen, upgrade

After years of practice, he gradually improved his cooking skills enough to open his own restaurant.

assess, test

The job interview will assess your communication skills and problem-solving abilities.

shortage

The tech company struggled to hire developers due to a widespread skill shortage in the region.

with ~

The chef prepared the meal with such skill that every dish tasted amazing.

~ as

She demonstrated impressive skills as a chef during the cooking competition last weekend.

~ at

My older brother has always demonstrated remarkable skill at playing the guitar.

~ in

The chef demonstrated remarkable skill in preparing traditional Italian pasta from scratch.

~ of

She spent years developing the skill of playing classical piano at a professional level.

~ with

The chef demonstrated impressive skill with a knife while preparing the meal.

a lack of skill, a mastery of skills

After years of practice, the chef demonstrated a mastery of cooking skills that impressed all her customers.