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Definition of marksmanship

marksmanship

/ˈmɑːrks.mən.ʃɪp/
marks · man · ship
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marksmanship Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

Skill and accuracy in shooting at a target, especially with a firearm or bow.

Example

"The biathlete won the gold medal through a combination of cross-country skiing endurance and steady marksmanship."

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• Nearby Words

markhor
marking
marksman
marksmanship
markswoman
markup
marlin

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the mid-18th century from 'marksman' (from Old English 'mearc', meaning boundary or target, and 'mann') combined with the suffix '-ship', denoting skill or art.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Marksmanship. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/marksmanship
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