skilled

skilled
[[t]skɪ̱ld[/t]]
1) ADJ-GRADED: oft ADJ in/at n/-ing Someone who is skilled has the knowledge and ability to do something well.

Few doctors are actually trained, and not all are skilled, in helping their patients make choices.

...a network of amateur but highly skilled observers of wildlife.

2) ADJ: usu ADJ n Skilled work can only be done by people who have had some training.

New industries demanded skilled labour not available locally.

...skilled workers, such as plumbers and electricians.

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