skilled workman
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Definition
Noun: A worker who has acquired and possesses specialized skills, knowledge, and training in a particular craft, trade, or technical field. This term emphasizes a high level of proficiency and expertise gained through experience and instruction.
Usage
The term "skilled workman" is used to describe a professional whose job requires specific, often manual or technical, abilities that go beyond general labor. It highlights the value of craftsmanship and trained proficiency.
Examples
- The restoration of the historic building required a skilled workman with expertise in traditional stone masonry.
- As a skilled workman in precision machining, he operated the lathe with exceptional accuracy.
- The company is looking to hire a skilled workman who is certified in electrical installations.
Advanced Usage
- The phrase can be used in a collective sense to refer to a category of labor.
- The new factory will create jobs for both general laborers and skilled workmen.
Variants and Related Words
- Skilled worker: A very common synonym with identical meaning.
- Craftsman: Often implies a higher degree of artistry and manual skill in creating objects.
- Artisan: Similar to craftsman, often associated with traditional or decorative crafts.
- Tradesman: Specifically denotes a worker skilled in a particular trade (e.g., plumber, carpenter).
- Technician: Emphasizes technical skills, often in scientific, engineering, or maintenance fields.
Synonyms
- Craftsperson
- Journeyman (specifically one who has completed an apprenticeship)
- Specialist
- Expert worker
Antonyms
- Unskilled worker
- Laborer
- Apprentice (a trainee learning the skills)
Noun
- a worker who has acquired special skills