skilled
Able to do something very well because you have learned and practiced it.
Having a high level of ability in doing something, especially as a result of training or experience.
Needing people who have special training or strong ability to do it, usually used for kinds of work or jobs.
Requiring special training, knowledge, or ability, especially when describing types of work or jobs.
- Base: skilled
highly skilled
1very good at something
Having a very high level of ability at something, usually because of much training and practice.
- She is a highly skilled surgeon with twenty years of experience.
- This task should be done only by highly skilled technicians.
semi-skilled
1having some but limited training
Having or needing some training, but not as much as a fully skilled worker.
- The factory employs skilled, semi-skilled, and unskilled workers.
- Semi-skilled jobs usually require short training courses.
skilled labor
1work needing training and ability
Work that needs people with special training or strong ability.
- The demand for skilled labor is increasing in the technology sector.
- Many countries compete to attract skilled labor from abroad.
skilled trade
1manual job needing training
A job, usually with hands, that needs special training, such as electrician, plumber, or carpenter.
- He decided to learn a skilled trade instead of going to university.
- Skilled trades are in high demand in many countries.
skilled worker
1worker with special training
A person who does a job that needs special training or strong ability.
- The company is looking for skilled workers to operate the new machines.
- Skilled workers often earn higher wages than unskilled workers.