noun

marksmanship

MAHRKS-muhn-shihp

Marksmanship (noun) means skill in shooting accurately at a target. Example: “Years of practice at the range had honed his marksmanship.”

noun

Skill in shooting accurately at a target.

"Years of practice at the range had honed his marksmanship."

"The competition tests both speed and marksmanship."

How to Use Marksmanship

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishHow good someone is at hitting what they aim at.

Common pairings

precision marksmanship marksmanship skills test one's marksmanship

marksmanships plural

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Years of practice at the range had honed his _____.

From marksman plus the suffix -ship, which turns a role into the skill or quality associated with it (compare "leadership").

penmanship workmanship showmanship guardianship sportsmanship craftsmanship swordsmanship

What does “marksmanship” mean?

The word “marksmanship” means skill in shooting accurately at a target. In plain terms, how good someone is at hitting what they aim at.

How do you pronounce “marksmanship”?

“Marksmanship” is pronounced MAHRKS-muhn-shihp (/ˈmɑɹksmənʃɪp/ in IPA).

How do you use “marksmanship” in a sentence?

Here is “marksmanship” used in a sentence: “Years of practice at the range had honed his marksmanship.”

What part of speech is “marksmanship”?

“Marksmanship” is a noun.