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deskilling

UK
/dɪsˈkɪlɪŋ/
US
/dɪsˈkɪlɪŋ/

Translations

deskillingnoun
déqualificationSociologie, travail; processus de perte ou de réduction des qualifications requises.
The deskilling of the workforce was evident as machines took over tasks that were once performed by trained artisans.
La déqualification de la main-d’œuvre était évidente, car les machines ont pris en charge des tâches autrefois effectuées par des artisans qualifiés.
Synonyms
skill erosion
reduction of skills
simplification
de-skilling
deskillinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˌdiːˈskɪlɪŋ/
US
/ˌdiˈskɪlɪŋ/
Used attributively to describe processes or effects that reduce skill requirements.
déqualifiantSe dit d’un procédé, d’une technologie ou d’une organisation du travail qui réduit les qualifications requises.
Automation has a deskilling effect on many industrial jobs.
L’automatisation a un effet déqualifiant sur de nombreux emplois industriels.
Synonyms
de-skilling
skill-reducing
unskilling
skill-depleting
skill-eroding
dumbing-down
simplifying
automating
deskillverb

deskilling

Gerund

deskilled
Past Simple
deskilled
Past Participle
deskilling
Gerund
UK
/dɪsˈkɪl/
US
/dɪsˈkɪl/
déqualifierEn contexte du travail et de l’organisation de la production.
The company decided to deskill the assembly line by introducing automated machinery.
L’entreprise a décidé de déqualifier la chaîne de montage en introduisant des machines automatisées.
déqualifierAu sens de faire perdre des compétences à un salarié, notamment sous l’effet de l’automatisation ou d’une réorganisation.
Many workers were deskilled when the factory switched to a fully automated system.
De nombreux travailleurs ont été déqualifiés lorsque l’usine est passée à un système entièrement automatisé.
Synonyms
diminish
weaken
downgrade
devalue
reduce
Antonyms
skill
upskill

Definitions

deskillingnoun
The process by which skilled labor within an industry or economy is eliminated by the introduction of technologies or practices that reduce the need for skilled workers.
The deskilling of the workforce was evident as machines took over tasks that were once performed by trained artisans.
The reduction in the skill level required to perform a job, often due to technological advancements or changes in work processes.
Deskilling in the manufacturing sector has led to a decrease in the demand for highly trained technicians.
deskillinggerund / present participle
Causing or relating to the reduction of the level of skill required to perform work.
Automation has a deskilling effect on many industrial jobs.
deskillverb
To reduce the level of skill required to perform a job, often through the introduction of technology or simplified processes.
The company decided to deskill the assembly line by introducing automated machinery.
To cause a worker to lose skills, often as a result of changes in job requirements or technology.
Many workers were deskilled when the factory switched to a fully automated system.
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