businesslike

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Scrabble points
18
Words With Friends
22
Letters
12

Definition of businesslike

2 senses · 1 part of speech · etymology included

adj

  1. Methodical and efficient, in a way that would be advantageous to a business or businessperson.
    “The gunners stood by the guns waiting, and the ammunition waggons were at a business-like distance.”
    “Further along, the road passes a low E-shape of red-brick estate buildings, obviously modern, yet all of a piece with this sensible, attractive and businesslike village.”
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adj

  1. Methodical and efficient, in a way that would be advantageous to a business or businessperson.
    “The gunners stood by the guns waiting, and the ammunition waggons were at a business-like distance.”
    “Further along, the road passes a low E-shape of red-brick estate buildings, obviously modern, yet all of a piece with this sensible, attractive and businesslike village.”
  2. Earnest and practical without being distracted or enthusiastic.
    “Then, with a businesslike rigor, he grasped the outstretched palm of Casey DeSantis, Florida’s first lady.”

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Etymology

From business + -like.

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