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skill

n. an ability or proficiency acquired through training and practice. Motor skills are characterized by the ability to perform a complex movement or serial behavior quickly, smoothly, and precisely. Skills in other learned tasks include basic skills, communication skills, and social skills.

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April 19th 2024

echographia

echographia

n. pathological writing that involves copying words and phrases without understanding them.