listening skill
nounUK /ˈlɪs.ən.ɪŋ skɪl/
US /ˈlɪs.ən.ɪŋ skɪl/
The ability to pay attention and understand what you hear.
Good listening skills help you follow directions in class.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The ability to understand and respond to spoken language in a second language.
She improved her listening skill by watching English movies.
3. The capacity to hear and interpret sounds accurately in noisy places.
Musicians develop a sharp listening skill for tiny changes in pitch.
4. The ability to pay careful attention to others and respond thoughtfully.
His listening skill made him a trusted friend.