deskill

de·skill

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dee-skil]
- /diˈskɪl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dee-skil]
- /diˈskɪl/

Definitions of deskill word

verb deskill If workers are deskilled, they no longer need special skills to do their work, especially because of modern methods of production. 3
verb deskill to mechanize or computerize (a job or process) to such an extent that little human skill is required to do it 3
verb deskill to cause (skilled persons or a labour force) to work at a job that does not utilize their skills 3
verb with object deskill to remove any need of skill, judgment, or initiative in: jobs being deskilled by automation. 1
noun deskill Reduce the level of skill required to carry out (a job). 1
verb deskill To redesign (a job) so that less skill is required to carry it out, for example through the introduction of new technology. 0

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deskill popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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