1. the process of reducing the level of skill required to perform a job, typically through automation or simplification of tasks
Usage: often used in labor and economics contexts

1. to reduce the skill level required for a particular job or task; to cause workers to lose or underutilize their skills
Usage: present participle or gerund form of 'deskill'

Examples

• The introduction of assembly-line manufacturing led to the deskilling of many traditional craftspeople.
• Automation is deskilling certain positions in the manufacturing sector.
• Critics argue that deskilling workers reduces job satisfaction and wages.
• The company's deskilling strategy allowed them to hire less experienced employees at lower pay.
• Deskilling can occur when complex tasks are broken down into simple, repetitive steps.
• Some economists worry about the long-term effects of deskilling on the workforce.