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Meaning of METIER

Pronunciation:  mey'tyey

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 Definition: 
  1. [n]  an occupation for which you are especially well suited; "in law he found his true metier"
  2. [n]  an asset of special worth or utility; "cooking is his forte"
 
 Synonyms: forte, long suit, medium, speciality, specialty, strength, strong point, strong suit
 
 Antonyms: weak point
 
 See Also: asset, business, green fingers, green thumb, job, line, line of work, occupation, plus

 

 

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