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skill, competence, proficiency, expertise, competency, skilled, competent, proficient, expert

Auslan SignbankDictionary#3248 skill
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As a Noun: 1. A combination of a natural and acquired ability (through education, experience or training) that enables you to do something well. English = skill, competence, proficiency. Informal English = know-how. 2. Special skill or knowledge. English = expertise. 3. In education, the ability to use skills and knowledge to the level required of a workplace, and to be able to apply these skills and knowledge to new situations or environments. English = competency. 4. As a Verb or Adjective: 1. To have a combination of a natural and acquired ability (through education, experience or training) that enables you to do something well. English = (be) skilled, (be) competent, (be) proficient. Informal English = have the know-how. 2. To have special skill or knowledge. English = (be) expert, have expertise.