hard skill

hɑrd skɪl

Definition

Definition of hard skill - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

job skill

learned ability or knowledge used for specific tasks

Hard skill like coding is needed for this job.
Excel is a valuable hard skill for accountants.
Welding is a hard skill learned through training.

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Expressions with hard

hard cheese

firm cheese made by pressing curds

Parmesan is a popular hard cheese.

hard feelings

resentment or bitterness after a disagreement

They parted without hard feelings despite the argument.

hard going

adj.

difficult and requiring a lot of effort

The project was hard going but rewarding.

hard hitter

person who hits with great force

The boxer was known as a hard hitter in the ring.

hard to get

adj.

difficult to obtain or achieve

The rare book is hard to get.

as hard as one can

adv.

with maximum effort or intensity

They ran as hard as they can to catch the last bus.

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.

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.

basic skill

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

Reading is a basic skill students must practice every day.

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.

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earn one's stripes

achievement ability

gain respect by showing skill or working hard

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French:compétence technique, ...
German:Hard Skill, ...
Italian:competenza tecnica, ...
Spanish:habilidad técnica, ...
Portuguese:competência técnica, ...
Chinese:硬技能, ...
Japanese:ハードスキル, ...
Arabic:مَهارَة تِقْنِيَّة, ...
Hebrew:מְיוּמָנוּת מִקְצוֹעִית, ...
Russian:профессиональный навык, ...
Ukrainian:професійна навичка, ...
Hindi:तकनीकी कौशल, ...
Bengali:কারিগরি দক্ষতা, ...
Catalan:habilitat tècnica, ...
Czech:tvrdá dovednost, ...
Danish:faglig kompetence, ...
Dutch:harde vaardigheid, ...
Greek:τεχνική δεξιότητα, ...
Hungarian:szakmai készség, ...
Khmer:ជំនាញបច្ចេកទេស, ...
Korean:직무 능력, ...
Persian:مهارت فنی, ...
Polish:kompetencja twarda, ...
Portuguese (BR):habilidade técnica, ...
Romanian:competență tehnică, ...
Swedish:teknisk färdighet, ...
Thai:ทักษะเฉพาะทาง, ...
Turkish:teknik beceri, ...
Vietnamese:kỹ năng cứng, ...

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