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skilled workwoman

skilled workwoman

3.8
A woman with special training who does a job well
  • noun
translation icon : trabajadora cualificada
  • The company hired a skilled workwoman to manage the assembly line.

Examples

  • As a skilled workwoman, she was paid more than her untrained counterparts.

  • The skilled workwoman completed the project ahead of schedule.

  • The union recognized her as a respected skilled workwoman in her field.

  • Many skilled workwomen are leading the way in technology today.

  • As a skilled workwoman, she consistently delivers high-quality results on her projects.

  • The factory's productivity increased significantly after hiring a skilled workwoman to oversee the team.

  • Recognized for her expertise, the skilled workwoman received several awards in her industry.

Synonyms

skilled worker
vsskilled workwoman
10 3.1

A person with special training for a specific job

is the female-specific term for that same trained role
trained worker
vsskilled workwoman
1 2.4

A person who has learned special skills for a job

emphasizes female identity while matching that trained status
journeywoman
vsskilled workwoman
1 8.2

A woman who finished training and works as a skilled craft worker

is broader, not limited to those with completed apprenticeships
craftswoman
vsskilled workwoman
1 4.2

A woman who makes things by hand and is very skilled

covers broader expert work beyond handmade crafts
maintenance woman
vsskilled workwoman
1 4.2

A woman who fixes things and looks after equipment in a building

is wider, covering expert roles not focused on upkeep
handywoman
vsskilled workwoman
1 5.3

A woman who fixes things and does small jobs around the house

is less domain-specific, applying to trained female workers in any field
skilled workman
vsskilled workwoman
3.0

A man trained to do a certain trade like a carpenter

is the female form of the same skilled role
tradeswoman
vsskilled workwoman
4.2

A woman who does skilled work with her hands like carpentry

is more general, applying to any expertly trained female worker
repairwoman
vsskilled workwoman
3.3

A woman who fixes machines, equipment, or buildings

is more general, including expert work beyond repair tasks

How Skilled

craftswoman
1 4.2
skilled workwoman
3.8
trainee
50 2.4

Surface Forms

Morphology

skilled + workwoman

The meaning is directly and transparently derived from combining 'skilled' (demonstrating expertise) with 'workwoman' (a woman engaged in work), so a learner who knows both words can infer a woman who is competent at her job. This simple adjective + noun composition is a common, cross-linguistic pattern and should be immediately comprehensible to a B1 learner.

Etymology

The phrase skilled workwoman paints a simple image of a woman with tools and careful hands: skilled shows she has special training and workwoman shows she is the worker. That's why it means 'a woman trained to do a job very well'.