businesslike

Meanings

1. 1
   adj

   methodical, efficient, practical, and focused on accomplishing a task

   The committee handled the emergency in a calm, businesslike manner.

Formed in English from business + -like. It first described conduct resembling that expected in business: orderly, practical, and directed toward results. It can also suggest a serious, matter-of-fact manner without unnecessary emotion or ceremony.

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