Phrase guide

hard skill

noun · verb · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

A technical skill, not one that is interpersonal.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

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Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

As a roleplayer, of a skill that one's character has, to carry that skill out literally.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Qualifier: live action roleplaying games

Examples

  • Players who can hard skill diplomacy are often power gamers.

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History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: käytännön taito — Translations
  • Indonesian: keahlian teknis — Translations
  • Indonesian: keterampilan teknis — Translations
  • Polish: umiejętności twarde — Translations