Meaning & use
skilful
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Having or showing great skill or expertise; the British spelling of "skillful."
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The surgeon performed a skilful operation under difficult conditions.
Her skilful handling of the negotiation impressed everyone in the room.
A note on using this word
British and Commonwealth English use "skilful" with one L, while American English prefers "skillful" with two.
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