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| amateur |
one who is not skilled in a given area or activity. [1/3 definitions] |
| analyst |
someone trained or skilled in a particular type of analysis. |
| artisan |
a person skilled in making things, especially by using the hands. People such as those who make furniture, quilts, or other crafts are artisans. |
| capability |
the quality of being skilled or able; ability. |
| craftsman |
a person who works at a craft or skilled trade; artisan. |
| cunning |
skilled at tricking others. [1/2 definitions] |
| diplomat |
a person who is skilled in dealing with people. [1/2 definitions] |
| fancy |
special; excellent; very skilled. [1/7 definitions] |
| gymnast |
a person who is skilled in gymnastics. |
| hygienist |
a person skilled in the areas of hygiene, such as a dentist's assistant. |
| -ist |
a suffix used for someone who is skilled in or works at. [1/3 definitions] |
| master |
a person who is very skilled or expert. [3/6 definitions] |
| mechanic |
a worker who is skilled in making, using, and repairing tools, machines, and motors. |
| musician |
a person skilled at playing, singing, or writing music. |
| practice |
the doing of some activity many times to become skilled at it. [2/7 definitions] |
| pro2 |
(informal) a short form of "professional," or someone as skilled as a professional. |
| skilled |
If someone is skilled, they have learned how to do something very well because of careful practice, training, or study, or a combination of these things. |
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