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workmanlike
adjective work·man·like \-ˌlīk\
: done with the skill expected of a good worker or performer but usually not in very exciting or impressive way
Full Definition of WORKMANLIKE
: 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>
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First Known Use of WORKMANLIKE
1739
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