TechnologyAugust 17, 2026

upskilling

UP-skil-ing

Definition

The process of teaching employees or individuals new skills to enhance their current job performance or to qualify them for more advanced roles.

Etymology

The word is a modern compound formed by combining 'up' (implying elevation or improvement) with 'skill' (from Old Norse 'skil', meaning distinction or knowledge) and the suffix '-ing'.

In the news

In Changzhou, upskilling is used to describe the structured training tracks that allow professionals to gain new capabilities, leading to potential career advancement and increased income.

Changzhou launches mass digital literacy push

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China Daily

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