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Sharpshooting: meaning, definitions and examples

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sharpshooting

 

[ ˈʃɑːrpˌʃuːtɪŋ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in sports

The skill of shooting accurately and precisely, often used in reference to marksmanship competitions or sharpshooting exhibitions.

Synonyms

accurate shooting, marksmanship, precision shooting

Examples of usage

  • He won the sharpshooting competition with his incredible accuracy.
  • The team's success is largely due to their sharpshooting abilities.
Context #2 | Noun

informal

The act of making quick and accurate decisions, often in high-pressure situations or competitive environments.

Synonyms

precision in action, quick decision making, rapid accuracy

Examples of usage

  • His sharpshooting in the boardroom helped the company succeed.
  • She demonstrated her sharpshooting skills during the debate.

Translations

Translations of the word "sharpshooting" in other languages:

🇵🇹 tiro ao alvo

🇮🇳 सटीक निशानेबाज़ी

🇩🇪 Präzisionsschießen

🇮🇩 menembak tepat

🇺🇦 влучна стрільба

🇵🇱 strzelanie precyzyjne

🇯🇵 精密射撃 (せいみつしゃげき)

🇫🇷 tir de précision

🇪🇸 tiro preciso

🇹🇷 keskin nişancılık

🇰🇷 정밀 사격 (jeongmil sageok)

🇸🇦 إطلاق النار بدقة

🇨🇿 přesná střelba

🇸🇰 presná streľba

🇨🇳 精确射击 (jīngquè shèjī)

🇸🇮 natančno streljanje

🇮🇸 nákvæm skotfimi

🇰🇿 дәл көздеу

🇬🇪 ზუსტი სროლა

🇦🇿 dəqiq atəş

🇲🇽 tiro preciso

Etymology

The term 'sharpshooting' originated in the mid-19th century in the United States, during a time when marksmanship was highly valued. It was commonly used to describe individuals with exceptional shooting skills, particularly in competitive settings. Over time, the term evolved to encompass not just shooting accuracy but also the ability to make quick and precise decisions in various contexts. Today, 'sharpshooting' is used in sports, business, and everyday language to denote skill, accuracy, and quick thinking.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,060, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.