Word
gunnery
Phoneticsgun·nery
US/ˈɡənɝi/
UK/ɡˈʌnəɹi/
Uncountable noun
Definition
n. the skill and knowledge of using guns, especially in the military. It involves aiming, firing, and hitting a target accurately.
n. the art, science, or practice of using firearms, particularly in a military context. Often refers to the technical proficiency required for accurate shooting and the management of artillery.
Examples
“The soldiers spent the afternoon practicing their gunnery skills.”
“Modern naval gunnery requires sophisticated radar systems to track and hit targets at long distances.”
“The transition from muzzle-loading to breech-loading cannons in the nineteenth century fundamentally altered the principles of naval gunnery and ship design.”
Examples
simple
“The soldiers spent the afternoon practicing their gunnery skills.”
contextual
“Modern naval gunnery requires sophisticated radar systems to track and hit targets at long distances.”
complex
“The transition from muzzle-loading to breech-loading cannons in the nineteenth century fundamentally altered the principles of naval gunnery and ship design.”
Real-World Examples
“And whereas most such histories begin with Alan Turing and Claude Shannon and John von Neumann, Rid starts with Wiener and wartime research into gunnery control.” Etymology
From gun + -ery.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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