SportsAugust 9, 2026
upskill
UP-skil
Definition
To teach someone or oneself additional skills, typically to improve performance or qualify for a higher-level role.
Etymology
A relatively modern compound word formed by combining the prefix 'up-' (indicating improvement or increase) with the noun 'skill,' which traces back to the Old Norse word 'skil' meaning distinction or discernment.
In the news
In the context of hiring for a specialized sports science role, the term is used to describe the ongoing need for staff to upskill in order to keep pace with evolving technological and physiological standards in professional cricket.
BCCI faces major roadblock in hiring sports science head as top candidates pull out
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