English

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Etymology

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work +‎ wise

Adverb

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workwise (not comparable)

  1. In terms of work.
    • 2013, Betty Neels, The Silver Thaw, page 88:
      And the next day was just as bad, workwise, although this time Tom was free and had left a message for her to meet him that evening.
  2. In a position so that it can be worked upon.
    a T-rail placed workwise, i.e. resting on its base

Synonyms

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  • (in a position so that it can be worked upon): workways