workmanlike

/ˌwʌrkmənˈlaɪk/
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Definitions of workmanlike
  1. adjective
    worthy of a good workman
    “the book is a workmanlike job with chronology and bibliography and index”
    synonyms:
    competent
    properly or sufficiently qualified or capable or efficient
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