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Meaning of "workmanlike" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF WORKMANLIKE

workmanlike  [ˈwɜːkmənˌlaɪk] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF WORKMANLIKE

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Workmanlike is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES WORKMANLIKE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of workmanlike in the English dictionary

The definition of workmanlike in the dictionary is appropriate to or befitting a good workman.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH WORKMANLIKE


aldermanlike
ˈɔːldəmənˌlaɪk
apronlike
ˈeɪprənˌlaɪk
basinlike
ˈbeɪsənˌlaɪk
chameleon-like
kəˈmiːlɪənˌlaɪk
garden-like
ˈɡɑːdənˌlaɪk
gentlemanlike
ˈdʒɛntəlmənˌlaɪk
human-like
ˈhjuːmənˌlaɪk
kitten-like
ˈkɪtənˌlaɪk
lemon-like
ˈlemənˌlaɪk
oven-like
ˈʌvənˌlaɪk
ravenlike
ˈreɪvənˌlaɪk
ribbon-like
ˈrɪbənˌlaɪk
seamanlike
ˈsiːmənˌlaɪk
skeleton-like
ˈskɛlɪtənˌlaɪk
sportsman-like
ˈspɔːtsmənˌlaɪk
tradesmanlike
ˈtreɪdzmənˌlaɪk
unchristianlike
ˈʌnˈkrɪstʃənˌlaɪk
ungentlemanlike
ʌnˈdʒɛntəlmənˌlaɪk
unsportsmanlike
ʌnˈspɔːtsmənˌlaɪk
woman-like
ˈwʊmənˌlaɪk

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE WORKMANLIKE

working week
working-class
workingmen
workings
workingwoman
workingwomen
workless
worklessness
workload
workman
workmanly
workmanship
workmaster
workmate
workmen
workmen´s compensation
workmistress
workout
workpeople
workpiece

WORDS THAT END LIKE WORKMANLIKE

cartoonlike
dislike
fanlike
fawnlike
henlike
hornlike
hymnlike
manlike
moonlike
nunlike
porcelainlike
screenlike
sonlike
sportsmanlike
statesmanlike
sunlike
thornlike
tinlike
unlike
unmanlike
unworkmanlike

Synonyms and antonyms of workmanlike in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «WORKMANLIKE»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «workmanlike» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of workmanlike

Translation of «workmanlike» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF WORKMANLIKE

Find out the translation of workmanlike to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of workmanlike from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «workmanlike» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

熟练
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

workmanlike
570 millions of speakers

English

workmanlike
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

workmanlike
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

مجتهد
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

рабочему
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

workmanlike
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

শ্রমিকতুল্য
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

bien fait
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Seperti pekerja
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

fach
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

職人らしい
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

직공
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Workmanlike
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

như người thợ
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

workmanlike
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

कामगारांप्रमाणे
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

işçi gibi
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

regola d´arte
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

fachowy
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

робітникові
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

muncitor
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

έντεχνη
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

vakkundige
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

workmanlike
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

fagmessig
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of workmanlike

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «WORKMANLIKE»

The term «workmanlike» is normally little used and occupies the 113.151 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «WORKMANLIKE» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «workmanlike» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «workmanlike» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about workmanlike

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «WORKMANLIKE»

Discover the use of workmanlike in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to workmanlike and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
A Practitioner's Guide to Construction Law
That is because under some circumstances, it may not perform in a workmanlike manner by doing so. In Eichberger y. Folliard,TM the court concluded that when a builder who knew or had reason to know that the soil conditions upon which he ...
John G. Cameron, 2000
2
Architect and Engineer Liability: Claims Against Design ...
different posture [from doctors and lawyers] as to insuring a given result,"38 but the language of the court seems to say that the architect's duty "gives rise to an implied warranty of workmanlike performance."39 It remains unclear what " science.
Kevin R. Sido, 2006
3
A State-by-state Guide to Construction & Design Law: Current ...
N. Warranties. A. Implied. Warranty. of. Workmanlike. Performance. There is " implied in every contract for work or services a duty to perform it skillfully, carefully, diligently, and in a workmanlike manner.
Carl J. Circo, Christopher H. Little, 2009
4
User's Guide to the National Electrical Code® 2005
Neat and Workmanlike. Section 110.12 requires that "electrical equipment shall be installed in a neat and workmanlike manner." This single sentence represents one of the most discussed provisions of the Code because it is, in effect, ...
H. Brooke Stauffer, 2005
5
Property: Nelson Stoebuck & Whitman
FACT. SUMMARY: Robert and Beverly Speight (P) appeal from summary judgment entered against them in their claim for breach of implied warranty of workmanlike construction against the developer of their home. The court of appeals ...
Casenotes, Casenote Legal Briefs, 2009
6
Construction Contract Law
J.R. Lewis v. Anchorage Asphalt Paving Co., 535 P.2d 1188 (Alaska 1975), involved a contract for paving certain streets in a trailer court. The contract contained the provision: "All work is to be completed in a workmanlike manner according to ...
John J. P. Krol, 1993
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Pattern Cross-Examinations
A: That's what it says. Q: Let me ask you about the term “workmanlike.” That is a term that is customarily used in your occupation, isn't it? A: Yes, it is. Q: It is a term that defines the quality of the work that is to be performed, correct? A: I think so.
Walter R. Simpson, 2011
8
Culture and Practical Reason
resemble each other by an analogous differentiation from the unmarked ( workmanlike) costumes of their respective classes. Or more formally: (l) M Jrlit— 41,; My/My—which says that the opposition (l) of marked (M) and unmarked (A7) in any ...
Marshall Sahlins, 2013
9
Real Estate: Keyed to Nelson, Whitman, Burkhart, & ...
The trial court granted Walters (D) motion for summary judgment on the ground the Speights (P), as remote purchasers of the property, were barred from bringing a claim of breach of the implied warranty of workmanlike construction.
Casenotes, Casenote Legal Briefs, 2009
10
The Language of Horse Racing
A bad day - no wages at all. (Sidney, 69) workmanlike A word which originally described a good piece of work, and then was extended to describe the smart appearance of people or animals. The OED quotes, from 1878, 'two very workmanlike ...
Gerald Hammond, 2000

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «WORKMANLIKE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term workmanlike is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Workmanlike Bolt answers doubts with season's best
LONDON Usain Bolt answered questions over his fitness ahead of the world championships with a season's best of 9.87 seconds in the 100 meters with a ... «Reuters, Jul 15»
2
Krauthammer on Walker announcement: 'That was a workmanlike
That was a workmanlike speech, he's a workmanlike guy,” Krauthammer said. ADVERTISEMENT. Krauthammer went on to point out that Walker's appeal is not ... «Fox News, Jul 15»
3
Skyler Howard Takes Workmanlike Approach to QB Position
The 6-foot, 202-pound quarterback out of Fort Worth, Texas has never been handed anything during his young football career. Instead, he's worked, and worked, ... «West Virginia Illustrated, Jun 15»
4
Seattle Sounders' formation switch, "workmanlike" effort help team …
“It was a workmanlike effort,” Seattle head coach Sigi Schmid said after the his team's 1-0 victory over the Dynamo. “And we're never going to apologize for three ... «MLSsoccer.com, Apr 15»
5
Kidnapping Freddy Heineken
... Films; Kidnapping Freddy Heineken review: Workmanlike, underwhelming thriller. Kidnapping Freddy Heineken review: Workmanlike, underwhelming thriller. «Express.co.uk, Apr 15»
6
Daniel Vettori, Nonchalant and Workmanlike, New Zealand's Man …
Daniel Vettori announced retirement from all forms of cricket. Vettori finished his career with 305 wickets in 295 ODIs and 362 in 113 Tests. Reported by: Jaideep ... «NDTVSports.com, Mar 15»
7
Wild run road streak to nine with workmanlike win over lowly Leafs
Minnesota Wild goaltender Devan Dubnyk makes a save in front of Toronto Maple Leafs' Phil Kessel during third period. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Chris ... «TwinCities.com-Pioneer Press, Mar 15»
8
Review: The Divergent Series: Insurgent (12A) is a workmanlike
Before we get to the tests, director Robert Schwentke – a bizarre choice after his previous stab at sci-fi, the dreadful R.I.P.D. – pads out the film with workmanlike ... «Daily Star, Mar 15»
9
Wrapping up former Auburn center Reese Dismukes's workmanlike
Auburn offensive lineman Reese Dismukes runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Friday, Feb. 20, 2015. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) ... «AL.com, Feb 15»
10
John Carpenter's solo debut album Lost Themes is rather workmanlike
John Carpenter will always be best known as a giant in the world of horror movies. His 1978 classic Halloween pretty much invented the slasher genre, while his ... «The National, Feb 15»

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