Dictionary of British Education
A physical, social or mental ability acquired mainly as a result of practice and repetition. Skill is frequently contrasted with knowledge, but this is an over-simplification. It may be convenient to divide educational objectives into knowledge, skills and attitudes, but it should always be recognised that these are overlapping categories. (See also core skills, competence, social skills)
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