WORKMANLIKE

workmanlike

(adjective) worthy of a good workman; “a competent job”; “the book is a workmanlike job with chronology and bibliography and index”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

workmanlike (comparative more workmanlike, superlative most workmanlike)

Resembling or characteristic of a workman.

Done competently but without flair.

Performed with the skill of an artisan or craftsman.

Source: Wiktionary


Work"man*like`, a.

Definition: Becoming a workman, especially a skillful one; skillful; well performed.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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10 January 2025

INTERSPERSION

(noun) the act of combining one thing at intervals among other things; “the interspersion of illustrations in the text”


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Coffee Trivia

Plain brewed coffee contains almost no calories, while coffee with dairy products, sugar, and other flavorings is much higher in calories. An espresso has 20 calories. A nonfat latte has 72, while a flavored one has 134.

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