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Definition of upskill

upskill

/ʌpˈskɪl/
up · skill
Adjective:upskilled
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Past Simple:upskilled
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Past Participle:upskilled
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Present Participle:upskilling
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upskill Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To teach an employee or workforce additional skills to improve their performance or prepare them for new technological demands.

Example

"The company invested heavily in workshops to upskill its engineering team in cloud computing."

2

To learn new or advanced skills in order to remain competitive in one's profession or advance one's career.

Example

"Many professionals are taking online courses to upskill and stay relevant in a rapidly changing job market."

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Word Nuance & Usage

'Upskill' refers to expanding upon existing knowledge to advance within a current role or field, whereas 'reskill' refers to learning an entirely new set of skills in order to transition to a different job or occupation.

• Rhymes for upskill

• Nearby Words

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upsilon
upsize
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upskirt
upskirting
upslope

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