basic skill

UK: /ˈbeɪsɪk skɪl/

Definition

Definition of basic skill - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

education

Rare

simple ability needed first before learning more difficult things in some area

Rare

Reading is a basic skill students must practice every day.
Time management is a basic skill for college success.
Typing is now considered a basic skill in many office jobs.

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Expressions with basic

basic materials

essential elements needed for a process

Basic materials for the project include wood and nails.

basic training

introductory training covering essential skills

The new employees underwent basic training in customer service.

basic search

simple search function offering few options usually one main search field

Use the basic search to quickly find files by name.

basic amenities

essential things needed for comfortable daily living

The hotel provides all basic amenities for guests.

basic cable

cable TV service with few channels and lower price

Many people subscribe to basic cable to save money.

basic data

essential simple facts or figures needed to describe or understand something

The form asks for basic data like your name and address.

Expressions with skill

skill up

improve abilities by learning or practicing, often for work

She wants to skill up to get a better job.

game of skill

game where skill determines the outcome

Chess is a classic game of skill.

skill set

collection of skills required for particular job

The job posting listed the necessary skill set for the position.

hard skill

learned ability or knowledge used for specific tasks

Hard skill like coding is needed for this job.

superior skill

high level of ability or proficiency

Her superior skill in chess made her unbeatable.

transferable skill

ability useful in different jobs or industries

Communication is a transferable skill valued by employers.

skill-less

adj.

lacking skills or expertise in a particular area

He was skill-less in playing the guitar.

fine motor skill

coordination of small muscles for precise movements

Fine motor skill is essential for writing neatly.

skill ceiling

the highest level of proficiency achievable in a skill

The game's skill ceiling is very high, making it challenging for even experienced players.

soft skill

non-technical skill related to personal qualities

Leadership is a soft skill valued by employers.

Terms with basic skill included in their meaning

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element

fundamentals

basic principle or skill

grunt level

skills

basic level requiring minimal skill or knowledge

numeracy

basic skill

ability to understand and work with numbers

literacy

basic skill

ability to read and write

remedial education

schooling

instruction helping learners catch up to expected basic skill levels

rudiments

basics

basic elements of a subject or skill

ABC

basics

most basic parts of a subject or skill

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French:compétence de base, ...
German:Grundfertigkeit, ...
Italian:abilità di base, ...
Spanish:habilidad básica, ...
Portuguese:competência básica, ...
Chinese:基本技能, ...
Japanese:基礎的な技能, ...
Arabic:مَهَارَةٌ أَسَاسِيَّة, ...
Hebrew:מְיוּמָּנוּת בְּסִיסִית, ...
Russian:базовый навык, ...
Ukrainian:базова навичка, ...
Hindi:मूल कौशल, ...
Bengali:মৌলিক দক্ষতা, ...
Catalan:habilitat bàsica, ...
Czech:základní dovednost, ...
Danish:grundlæggende færdighed, ...
Dutch:basisvaardigheid, ...
Greek:βασική δεξιότητα, ...
Hungarian:alapkészség, ...
Khmer:ជំនាញមូលដ្ឋាន, ...
Korean:기초 기술, ...
Persian:مهارت پایه, ...
Polish:podstawowa umiejętność, ...
Portuguese (BR):habilidade básica, ...
Romanian:abilitate de bază, ...
Swedish:grundläggande färdighet, ...
Thai:ทักษะพื้นฐาน, ...
Turkish:temel beceri, ...
Vietnamese:kỹ năng cơ bản, ...

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