1. A practical ability or competence that is visible, observable, or demonstrated to others; skills that are apparent or manifested externally rather than internal or theoretical
His outward skill in public speaking impressed the audience.
Sua habilidade externa em falar em público impressionou a audiência.
2. Technical or practical proficiency that can be observed or measured through performance or behavior
The carpenter's outward skill was evident in the quality of his finished work.
A habilidade externa do carpinteiro era evidente na qualidade do seu trabalho acabado.