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marksmanship

 

[ ˈmɑːrksmənʃɪp ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

improving shooting skills

Marksmanship is the skill of being able to shoot accurately and consistently.

Synonyms

sharpshooting, shooting accuracy.

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Word Description / Examples
marksmanship

Use this term when referring to the skill or ability to shoot accurately, especially with a rifle or a firearm. It is often used in formal or professional contexts, such as military or competitive shooting.

  • The soldier demonstrated excellent marksmanship during the training exercise.
  • His marksmanship earned him a gold medal in the shooting competition.
shooting accuracy

Use this phrase to describe how precise someone is when they shoot. It can be employed in various contexts, such as sports, hunting, or any setting where the accuracy of hitting a target is being evaluated.

  • His shooting accuracy improved significantly after weeks of practice.
  • In archery, shooting accuracy is crucial for hitting the bullseye.
sharpshooting

This term is appropriate when describing precision shooting, often implying a higher level of accuracy and skill. It can be used both in military contexts and informal situations to praise someone's exceptional shooting ability.

  • The sniper's sharpshooting skills were critical in the mission.
  • She's known for her sharpshooting abilities at the local gun range.

Examples of usage

  • His marksmanship improved after weeks of practice.
  • She demonstrated exceptional marksmanship during the competition.

Translations

Translations of the word "marksmanship" in other languages:

🇵🇹 tiro ao alvo

🇮🇳 निशानेबाज़ी

🇩🇪 Treffsicherheit

🇮🇩 ketepatan menembak

🇺🇦 влучність

🇵🇱 celność

🇯🇵 射撃の腕前

🇫🇷 précision de tir

🇪🇸 precisión de tiro

🇹🇷 atış hassasiyeti

🇰🇷 사격 솜씨

🇸🇦 دقة الرماية

🇨🇿 střelecká přesnost

🇸🇰 strelecká presnosť

🇨🇳 射击精确度

🇸🇮 natančnost streljanja

🇮🇸 skotfimi

🇰🇿 мергендік

🇬🇪 სროლის სიზუსტე

🇦🇿 atış dəqiqliyi

🇲🇽 precisión de tiro

Etymology

The term 'marksmanship' originated in the late 18th century, combining 'marksman' (a skilled shooter) with 'ship' (denoting the quality or condition of being). It has been widely used in military and competitive shooting contexts to describe the proficiency and accuracy of shooters.

See also: mark, markdown, marked, markedly, markers, marking, markings, marks, marksman, markup, remark, unmarked.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,061, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.