Near-synonym: low-skilled
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Semiskilled
Synonyms for "semiskilled" (19 found)
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Closest matches (4)
Adjective(1 words)
Strong matches (6)
Related words (9)
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Translations
8 translations across 7 languages.
Chinese Mandarin
2 entries- 半技術 /半技术 adj (requiring only minimal levels of training)
- 半熟練 /半熟练 adj (requiring only minimal levels of training)
German
1 entries- angelernt adj (requiring only minimal levels of training)
Greek
1 entries- ημιειδικευμένος adj (requiring only minimal levels of training)
Hungarian
1 entries- betanított adj (requiring only minimal levels of training)
Indonesian
1 entries- setengah ahli adj (requiring only minimal levels of training)
Korean
1 entries- 반숙련 adj (requiring only minimal levels of training)
Welsh
1 entries- lled-fedrus adj (requiring only minimal levels of training)
Sample sentences
4 total sentences available.
Semiskilled workers are cheaper than skilled workers but more productive than unskilled drudges.
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The greater job security of skilled workers compared with semiskilled and unskilled workers was clearly evident during the 1960–61 recession.
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“Scientific” management principles recognized the significant role of machines in better and more efficient production systems. Specifically, semiskilled workers using machines could produce more than the skilled workers in small craft shops.
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