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умение — meaning in English

umenie

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English meaning

  • ability noun The capacity or power to do something.
  • art noun Creative work — such as painting, music, or sculpture — made to be beautiful or to express emotion.
  • competence noun The skill and ability needed to do something well.
  • craft noun Skill in making something by hand, especially using traditional or artistic techniques.
  • cunning adjective Clever in a sly or deceptive way, skilled at getting what you want through trickery.
  • facility noun A building, room or piece of equipment set up and used for a particular activity or service.
  • faculty noun The teaching staff of a school, college or university.
  • moxie noun Courage, boldness, and force of character.
  • proficiency noun A high level of skill or competence at something.
  • skill noun An ability to do something well, usually gained through learning or practice.
  • sleight noun Skillful, quick trickery, especially in performing a deceptive feat with the hands.

Senses

умение is used for these senses in English:

  • ability (countable) A skill or competence in doing; mental power; talent; aptitude. [First attested in the early 17th century.]
  • art (countable) Skillful creative activity, usually with an aesthetic focus.
  • art (countable) Skill that is attained by study, practice, or observation.
  • competence (countable) The quality or state of being able or suitable for a particular task; the quality or state of being competent for a particular task or skill.
  • craft Ability, skilfulness, especially skill in making plans and carrying them into execution; dexterity in managing affairs, adroitness, practical cunning; ingenuity in constructing, dexterity [9th century].
  • cunning Practical knowledge or experience; aptitude in performance; skill, proficiency; dexterity.
  • facility Dexterity of speech or action; skill, talent. [from 16th c.]
  • faculty (Often in the plural) : An ability, power, or skill.

ability — full definition

  1. noun The capacity or power to do something.
  2. noun A particular skill or talent.

art — full definition

  1. noun Creative work — such as painting, music, or sculpture — made to be beautiful or to express emotion.
  2. noun Skill gained through practice, especially one that goes beyond pure method or science.

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