skilled

skilled
skilful, skilled
1. Skilful is spelt in this way in BrE, and usually skillful in AmE.
2. Skilled is the word to use when referring to types of work (also semi-skilled, unskilled), and is classificatory in function, whereas skilful is evaluative and can refer to people and their achievements (a skilful painter / a skilful painting).

Modern English usage. 2014.

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