Distinction vs. Skill
Distinctionnoun
That which distinguishes; a single occurrence of a determining factor or feature, the fact of being divided; separation, discrimination.
Distinctionnoun
The act of distinguishing, discriminating; discrimination.
Distinctionnoun
Specifically, a feature that causes someone or something to stand out as being better; a mark of honour, rank, eminence or excellence; being distinguished.
Distinctionnoun
A marking off by visible signs; separation into parts; division.
Distinctionnoun
The act of distinguishing or denoting the differences between objects, or the qualities by which one is known from others; exercise of discernment; discrimination.
Distinctionnoun
That which distinguishes one thing from another; distinguishing quality; sharply defined difference; as, the distinction between real and apparent good.
Distinctionnoun
Estimation of difference; regard to differences or distinguishing circumstance.
Distinctionnoun
Conspicuous station; eminence; superiority; honorable estimation; as, a man of distinction.
Distinctionnoun
a discrimination between things as different and distinct;
Distinctionnoun
high status importance owing to marked superiority;
Distinctionnoun
a distinguishing quality;
Distinctionnoun
a distinguishing difference;
Skillnoun
Capacity to do something well; technique, ability. Skills are usually acquired or learned, as opposed to abilities, which are often thought of as innate.
Skillnoun
(obsolete) Discrimination; judgment; propriety; reason; cause.
Skillnoun
(obsolete) Knowledge; understanding.
Skillnoun
(obsolete) Display of art; exercise of ability; contrivance; address.
Skilladjective
Great, excellent.
Skillverb
(transitive) To set apart; separate.
Skillverb
To discern; have knowledge or understanding; to know how (to).
Skillverb
To know; to understand.
Skillverb
(intransitive) To have knowledge or comprehension; discern.
Skillverb
(intransitive) To have personal or practical knowledge; be versed or practised; be expert or dextrous.
Skillverb
To make a difference; signify; matter.
Skillverb
(video games) To spend acquired points in exchange for skills.
Skillnoun
Discrimination; judgment; propriety; reason; cause.
Skillnoun
Knowledge; understanding.
Skillnoun
The familiar knowledge of any art or science, united with readiness and dexterity in execution or performance, or in the application of the art or science to practical purposes; power to discern and execute; ability to perceive and perform; expertness; aptitude; as, the skill of a mathematician, physician, surgeon, mechanic, etc.
Skillnoun
Display of art; exercise of ability; contrivance; address.
Skillnoun
Any particular art.
Skillverb
To know; to understand.
Skillverb
To be knowing; to have understanding; to be dexterous in performance.
Skillverb
To make a difference; to signify; to matter; - used impersonally.
Skillnoun
an ability that has been acquired by training
Skillnoun
ability to produce solutions in some problem domain;
Skill
A skill is the learned ability to perform an action with determined results with good execution often within a given amount of time, energy, or both. Skills can often be divided into domain-general and domain-specific skills.
