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skilled vs talented

Both 'skilled' and 'talented' are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Skilled' is used to describe someone who has acquired expertise through training or practice, while 'talented' is used to describe someone who has a natural ability or aptitude for something.

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skilled

The word 'skilled' is correct and commonly used in English to describe someone who has acquired expertise through training or practice.

Use 'skilled' to describe someone who has developed a high level of ability in a particular area through training or practice.

Examples:

She is a skilled pianist.
He is skilled in carpentry work.
The team of skilled engineers completed the project successfully.

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I don't agree. It's skilled work.
Leto, my favourite surgeon, is most skilled.
Mr. McHenry, whoever killed her was highly skilled.
That thing inside Emma is a supremely skilled manipulator.
Sampson is a very skilled player.
You must tell me how he became so skilled.
You haven't yet met a truly skilled Japanese master.
Well... I'm a skilled practitioner and an excellent teacher.
He's a very sly and skilled man.
Even the most skilled Mord-Sith couldn't bring her back.
And take some skilled swordsmen with you.
We have in Mr Gauzès a very skilled and professionally competent addition to this Parliament.
The provision of air navigation services requires highly skilled personnel whose competencies can be demonstrated by several means.
Well trained and skilled personnel improve the conditions under which animals are treated.
You must be skilled at this yourself.
The provision of air navigation services requires highly skilled personnel whose competence can be demonstrated by several means.
It takes a skilled sociopath to betray his team and the cause he held dear for self-preservation.
Looks, talent and skilled with the feathers.
Your right hand is skilled with a machete.
Sora is a skilled fighter and expert marksman, lieutenant Ford.

Alternatives:

proficient
competent
experienced
adept
capable

talented

The word 'talented' is correct and commonly used in English to describe someone who has a natural ability or aptitude for something.

Use 'talented' to describe someone who has an innate ability or aptitude for a particular skill or activity.

Examples:

She is a talented singer.
He is talented in playing the guitar.
The artist is very talented in painting.

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Besides, Felix is an incredibly talented photographer.
Nothing less for my talented, soon-to-be-famous deejay.
She's quite a talented ballet dancer.
Sunray Soap brings you the lovely and talented...
You are an amazing, talented athlete.
This is Beijing. Many talented people.
To be young, beautiful, talented.
We welcome and value applications from talented candidates.
This guys no pro, he's just a talented amateur.
Helping wildly talented people achieve their wildest dreams.
The boy was so delicate, very talented.
Please welcome to the stage our talented and wonderful students.
But none of my past selves were more talented or more troubled than the Japanese geisha Murasaki.
Miss Baez was particularly talented at giving advice to the more...
It means you've got a talented tongue.
Prior to this meeting, those who studied the natural world were talented amateurs.
Well, my home could use three lovely, clever, talented children.
Probably looking for a student... talented but still experimenting with technique.
Probably looking for a student... talented but still experimenting with technique.
You're extremely talented, rachel.

Alternatives:

gifted
skilled
accomplished
proficient
expert

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