1. to reduce or eliminate the skill required to perform a task, especially by introducing automation or simplified procedures
Usage: often used in labor and technology contexts; third-person singular present tense of 'deskill'

Examples

• The new software deskills the job by automating complex calculations.
• Factory automation deskills many manufacturing positions.
• Some argue that GPS technology deskills drivers by reducing navigation ability.
• The company deskills its workforce when it replaces experienced workers with machines.
• Online templates deskill graphic design by allowing anyone to create professional layouts.