workmanlike
1workmanlike — work‧man‧like [ˈwɜːkmənlaɪk ǁ ˈwɜːrk ] adjective a workmanlike piece of work has been done in a careful, skilful way: • All work is to be executed in a workmanlike manner, in accordance with the relevant drawings and specifications. * * *… …
2Workmanlike — Work man*like , a. Becoming a workman, especially a skillful one; skillful; well performed. [1913 Webster] …
3workmanlike — efficient, no nonsense, 1739, from workman (see WORK (Cf. work) (v.)) + LIKE (Cf. like) …
4workmanlike — ► ADJECTIVE ▪ showing efficient competence …
5workmanlike — [wʉrk′mənlīk΄] adj. characteristic of a good workman; skillful: also workmanly …
6workmanlike — [[t]wɜ͟ː(r)kmənlaɪk[/t]] ADJ GRADED If you describe something as workmanlike, you mean that it has been done quite well and sensibly, but not in a particularly imaginative or original way. Really it s a workmanlike conference rather than a… …
7workmanlike — adjective Date: 1739 characterized by the skill and efficiency typical of a good workman < workmanlike thoroughness >; also competent and skillful but not outstanding or original < an adequate…reporter who turned out workmanlike copy Tom Clancy > …
8workmanlike — un·workmanlike; workmanlike; …
9workmanlike — /werrk meuhn luyk /, adj. 1. like or befitting a workman. 2. skillful; well executed: a workmanlike piece of writing. Also, workmanly. [1400 50; late ME werkmanlike. See WORKMAN, LIKE] * * * …
10workmanlike — work|man|like [ˈwə:kmənlaık US ˈwə:rk ] adj done in a way which shows skill and hard work, but may not be exciting ▪ The team put up a good workmanlike performance to win 1 0 …
