marksmanship
nounUK /ˈmɑːksmənʃɪp/
US /ˈmɑːrksmənʃɪp/
The skill of hitting a target when shooting.
Her marksmanship improved after weeks of practice at the range.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. The ability to aim carefully and hit what you intend to hit, even outside of shooting.
His marksmanship with a paper ball landed it right in the bin.
3. The sport or activity of competitive shooting at targets.
Marksmanship is one of the events at the summer games.
4. Skill in achieving a goal with great accuracy.
The negotiator's marksmanship in choosing words won the deal.