skillfulness
Translation
skillfulness, dexterity, adeptness, proficiency
Examples
The task requires great skillfulness.
The task requires great skillfulness.
He demonstrated his skillfulness with the tools.
He demonstrated his skillfulness with the tools.
Grammar Patterns
skillfulness ((in sth./-ing)) the quality of being skilled in an area The job requires skillfulness in handling data.
skillfulness ((with sth.)) the quality of being skilled with a tool His skillfulness with a camera is well known.
Similar Words
Synonyms: adeptness, expertise, proficiency; Antonyms: clumsiness, incompetence
Etymology
From 'skillful' plus the suffix '-ness', which forms nouns indicating a state or quality. It means 'the quality of being skillful'.
Memory Tips
This is the noun form of 'skillful'. Remember it by breaking it down: the state (-ness) of being full (-ful) of skill.