Phrase guide

transferable skill

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A skill used in one job that can be used again in future jobs, such as communication, computer literacy, time management, public speaking etc.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: plural-normally

Qualifier: labour

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Across languages

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  • Chinese Mandarin: 可轉用技能 /可转用技能 (kězhuǎnyòng jìnéng) — skill which can be used again in future jobs
  • Finnish: valmius — skill which can be used again in future jobs