WordNet-Online
Free dictionary and thesaurus of English. Definitions, synonyms, antonyms and more...
Hint: double-click any word to get it searched!

	Enter your search terms Submit search form
	Web www.wordnet-online.com

Definitions from the Web

Term: Jack of all trades, master of none

Noun:

• A person who has dabbled in many different skills or trades, but has not achieved expert proficiency in any one of them.

Example Sentence:

"Although he had a wide range of skills, John was considered a jack of all trades, master of none."

Phrase:

• A proverbial expression highlighting the idea that it is better to specialize and achieve mastery in one area rather than being a generalist with average proficiency in multiple areas.

Example Sentence:

"While she could handle various tasks, Sarah realized that she needed to specialize and focus on one field rather than remaining a jack of all trades, master of none."

Adjective:

• Describing someone or something that has versatile skills but lacks expertise or mastery in any particular skill or subject.

Example Sentence:

"The company was impressed by his jack-of-all-trades resume, but they ultimately decided to hire a more specialized candidate."

Related Products on Amazon:

Master of None

How to Become an Expert in a Specific Field