One evening when it was barely even dusk a sentry let fly at me from a distance of twenty yards; but he missed me by a yard—goodness knows how many times the Spanish standard of marksmanship has saved my life.
Source: wiktionary
Marksmanship
/ˈmɑɹksmənʃɪp/
Synonyms for "marksmanship" (66 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (14)
Strong matches (19)
Related words (33)
horsemanshipingeniousnessingenuityknow howknow-howmastershipmasterypractical abilityproficiencyprowessquicknessreadinessresourceresourcefulnesssavoir-fairesavvyseamanshipskillskillfulnessstyle
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tacttactfulnesstechnical brilliancetechnical masterytechnical skilltechniquetimingvirtuositywitwizardryworkmanship
Noun(2 words)
shooting accuracyshooting proficiency
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: ability, address, adeptness, adroitness, aiming skill.
- Sentence evidence is available for marksmanship, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from moby, opengloss, derived_reverse.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "marksmanship".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "marksmanship"
Keep "marksmanship" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "marksmanship" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "marksmanship", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "marksmanship" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
6 entriesMore specific
3 entrieslong-range marksmanshippistol marksmanshiprifle marksmanship
Collocations
6 entriescompetitive marksmanshiplong-range marksmanshipmarksmanship testmarksmanship trainingpistol marksmanshiprifle marksmanship
Inflections
1 entriesSample sentences
3 total sentences available.
After a fine night on the grog, with bladder pressures reaching an estimated 4,000,000 psi (estimated by drunken scientists), the comparatively short range marksmanship required of an in-sink micturator is a significantly more approachable challenge than the tricky long yellow of the traditional method.
Source: wiktionary
City's multi-talented squad can cover almost all eventualities, but this was a game in which they sorely missed the marksmanship of the injured Sergio Aguero, and also Kevin de Bruyne's creation.
Source: wiktionary
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "marksmanship"?
Closest matches include ability, address, adeptness, adroitness, aiming skill.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "marksmanship"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.