Associations to the word «Workmanlike»

Wiktionary

WORKMANLIKE, adjective. Performed with the skill of an artisan or craftsman.
WORKMANLIKE, adjective. Done competently but without flair.

Dictionary definition

WORKMANLIKE, adjective. Worthy of a good workman; "a competent job"; "the book is a workmanlike job with chronology and bibliography and index".

Wise words

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