Able
Able adjective - Having the required skills for an acceptable level of performance.
Workmanlike and able are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Workmanlike" instead an adjective "Able".
Nearby Word: ability
Workmanlike
Workmanlike adjective - Accomplished with trained ability.
Usage example: the pitcher gave a workmanlike performance, allowing the other team to score only a single run
Able and workmanlike are semantically related. You can use "Able" instead an adjective "Workmanlike".
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Workmanlike and Able. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 21, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/able/workmanlike
Able & Workmanlike. N.p., 2016. Web. 21 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/able/workmanlike>.
Workmanlike or Able. 2016. Accessed July 21, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/able/workmanlike.
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