deskill

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To redesign (a job) so that less skill is required to carry it out, for example through the introduction of new technology.
  2. To change the role of (workers) so that they are no longer required or able to use the skills that they have acquired.

Word forms

deskill deskills deskilling deskilled de-skill

Etymology

From de- + skill.

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