deskilling

🇺🇸 /diːˈskɪlɪŋ/ 🇬🇧 /diːˈskɪlɪŋ/
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noun
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When a job becomes easier to do and requires less skill

The rise of technology led to deskilling, as many tasks could be done by machines.

R

When workers' skills are no longer needed because of new technology or changes

The introduction of new software caused deskilling among the staff.

translation

n. When a job becomes easier to do and requires less skill; When workers' skills are no longer needed because of new technology or changes