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Skilled vs Semiskilled - What's the difference?

skilled | semiskilled |

As adjectives the difference between skilled and semiskilled

is that skilled is having or showing skill; skilful while semiskilled is partially trained or experienced, not yet meeting the expected level of skill.

As a verb skilled

is (skill).

skilled

English

Etymology 1

From (skill) (noun)

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Having or showing skill; skilful.
  • Requiring special abilities or training.
    • Synonyms
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    Etymology 2

    See (skill) (verb)

    Verb

    (head)
  • (skill)

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    semiskilled

    English

    Adjective

    (-)
  • Partially trained or experienced, not yet meeting the expected level of skill.
  • :Semiskilled workers are cheaper than skilled workers but more productive than unskilled drudges.