DESKILLS
8 letters · 2 syllables · verb
Definition of DESKILLS
To redesign (a job) so that less skill is required to carry it out, for example through the introduction of new technology.
"The impact on workers is fairly obvious but I believe that managerial jobs have also been deskilled by the adoption of controlling systems and procedures."
To change the role of (workers) so that they are no longer required or able to use the skills that they have acquired.
"Tragic, too, is the gradual deskilling of teachers, loss of excitement about the profession, and loss of gifted teachers to other pursuits."
Examples of DESKILLS in a Sentence
- "The impact on workers is fairly obvious but I believe that managerial jobs have also been deskilled by the adoption of controlling systems and procedures."
- "Tragic, too, is the gradual deskilling of teachers, loss of excitement about the profession, and loss of gifted teachers to other pursuits."
Word Details
Is DESKILLS a Scrabble Word?
Yes, DESKILLS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: DESKILLS uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for DESKILLS
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | d | e | s | k | i | l | l | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 15 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in DESKILLS
100 words from the letters in DESKILLS
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How to Use DESKILLS in Word Games
DESKILLS is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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