Time-served
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Time-served is an adjective meaning (of a craftsman etc.) Having completed an apprenticeship or period of training, thus acquiring skills.
Meaning
(of a craftsman etc.) Having completed an apprenticeship or period of training, thus acquiring skills.
More Meanings
- Having completed many years of service.
Example Sentences
The introduction of Classes 507 (built 1978-80) and '508' (1979-80) allowed the withdrawal of time-served London Midland & Scottish Railway '502s' and '503s' - designs that dated back to the 1930s.
Liverpool have looked a little jaded from their exertions in recent weeks and there was an air of desperation about their attempts to restore equality in the closing minutes in the face of the experience and game management of opponents who are time-served masters of the Champions League art.
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Related dictionary entries include resolute, steadfast, principled.
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