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skillapse

1. The perception or belief that the skills, craftsmanship, and competencies of previous generations were superior to those of the current workforce, coupled with a decline or deterioration in the systems and infrastructure they established.
2. A cultural or societal condition characterized by the declining effectiveness and maintenance of infrastructure and professional standards, believed to be caused by a reduction in the skill levels or dedication of contemporary workers compared to their predecessors.
"Many attribute the frequent breakdowns in the city's transit system to a skillapse, lamenting that the robust engineering of the past has not been matched by today's maintenance efforts."
by Sunkin' Drailer April 15, 2024
mugGet the skillapsemug.

Skillapse

/skɪlˈæps/

1. The perception or belief that the skills, craftsmanship, and competencies of previous generations were superior to those of the current workforce, coupled with a decline or deterioration in the systems and infrastructure they established.

2. A cultural or societal condition characterized by the declining effectiveness and maintenance of infrastructure and professional standards, believed to be caused by a reduction in the skill levels or dedication of contemporary workers compared to their predecessors.
"Many attribute the frequent breakdowns in the city's transit system to a skillapse, lamenting that the robust engineering of the past has not been matched by today's maintenance efforts."
by Sunkin' Drailer April 15, 2024
mugGet the Skillapsemug.

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