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Definition of semiskilled

semiskilled

/ˌsɛm.iˈskɪld/
(UK: semi-skilled)
sem · i · skilled
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semiskilled Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Having or requiring a moderate amount of training or practical ability, but less than what is needed for highly specialized work (of a worker or a job).

Example

"The new manufacturing plant created hundreds of jobs for semiskilled workers in the region."

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• Rhymes for semiskilled

• Nearby Words

semiretirement
semirural
semisecret
semiskilled
semisoft
semisolid
semisweet

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Semiskilled. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/semiskilled
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