mental skill

collocation in English

meaningsofmentalandskill

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mental
adjective
uk
/ˈmen.təl/us
/-t̬əl/
relating to the mind, or involving the process ...
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skill
noun[C or U]
uk
/skɪl/us
/skɪl/
an ability to do an activity or job well, especially because you have ...
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(Definition ofmentalandskillfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofmental skill

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When a man who works with his hands, is injured, even if that work is directed by considerablementalskill, the whole future of his economic life is at stake.
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Parrafaire is unconcerned with morality, admiring onlymentalskill.
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These results were largely due to the team's improved fitness and speed, which undoubtedly improved their overall physical andmentalskilllevel.
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Even so, he says wire walking is primarily amentalskill.
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It is unclear how the idea of the "world as an external representation" could account for such impressive mental skills.
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Clearly they can learn as can all mammals, but they do not appear to be unique in their mental skills.
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They enjoyed exercising what they called 'mental skills'.
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It follows that children need to be provided with opportunities and stimulation in order to develop a full range of mental skills.
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For any cultural group it would be advantageous to possess, develop and use mental skills characteristic of western intelligence.
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The fundamental aims of community services are to provide an assessment and monitoring facility for older people and to develop and maintain their practical, physical and mental skills.
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He discusses and fully accepts the evidence that different cultures may nurture mental skills differing in kind, each complex of skills relevant to, and a reflection of its own environment.
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Does the cerebellum contribute to mental skills?
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That certainly is the case in the area of training, attitudes and mental skills.
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Part of the book is also designed for people to develop their own mental skills.
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There can be regression in developmental milestones (both motor and mental skills) and failure to thrive in the absence of treatment.
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They aid in the development of physical and mental skills which are necessary in later life.
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Learning a second or third language not only helps an individual's personal mental skills, but also aids their future job skills.
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The player must use quick footwork and lightning fast mental skills to avoid obstacles along the way.
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This study showed that the average senior who received cognitive training had fewer declines in specific mental skills than seniors who did not receive any kind of training.
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