noun
- a component skill that is part of a larger, more complex skill
Usage: education; psychology
Examples
- Reading comprehension involves several subskills including vocabulary recognition and inference making.
- The coach broke down the tennis serve into subskills like ball toss and racket positioning.
- Each subskill must be mastered before students can perform the complete task.
- The curriculum identifies specific subskills needed for mathematical problem-solving.
- Teachers often assess subskills separately to identify areas needing improvement.
- Writing involves subskills such as grammar, organization, and word choice.