skill, accomplishment, acquirement, acquisition, attainment

an ability that has been acquired by training

• craft, craftsmanship, workmanship — skill in an occupation or trade
• horsemanship — skill in handling and riding horses
• marksmanship — skill in shooting
• literacy — the ability to read and write
• numeracy — skill with numbers and mathematics
• oarsmanship — skill as an oarsman
• salesmanship — skill in selling; skill in persuading people to buy
• seamanship — skill in sailing
• showmanship — the ability to present something (especially theatrical shows) in an attractive manner
• soldiering, soldiership — skills that are required for the life of soldier
• swordsmanship — skill in fencing

• ability, power — possession of the qualities (especially mental qualities) required to do something or get something done