NCOER Thesaurus

able; capable, expert, skilled, knowledgeable, competent, proficient

accomplished (v); finished, completed, executed, achieved, performed, mastered, gained, attained, perfected, produced, realized

accomplishment; feat, achievement, act, service, performance, credit

accurate; reliable, true, dependable, rational, factual

achievement; coup, feat, accomplishment, act, service, performance, credit

acted; served, performed, functioned, operated, worked, represented, fulfilled, assumed

actions; efforts, service, performance, work, decisions, management

active; energetic, dynamic, working, busy, diligent, industrious

adapted; revised, changed, harnessed, modified, used, adopted

adept; skilled, proficient, expert, talented, experienced

adopted; embraced, chosen, selected, preferred, assumed, used, utilized, committed

aggressive; ambitious, bold, proactive, energetic, tenacious, hard-charging, gung-ho, determined

aggressively; energetically, tenaciously, hard-charging, gung-ho, determinedly

agile; multi-talented, mutli-skilled, flexible, multi-tasking, nimble, fluid, proficient

alert; ready, energized, watchful, careful, dedicated

ambitious; aggressive, enterprising, bold, proactive, advancing, energetic, eager

assisted; helped, aided, facilitated, contributed, enabled, backed, supported, benefitted, bolstered, boosted

atmosphere; environment, climate, ambience, surroundings, context, setting, situation, habitat

attacked; tackled, assumed responsibility for, ran, managed, spearheaded, took on

attentive; watchful, careful, sober, thorough, dedicated, alert

authored; wrote, documented, created, produced, drafted, detailed, recorded, inscribed, summarized, noted, organized

bearing; presence, appearance, demeanor, attitude, posture, poise, display, behavior, conduct

beneficial; helpful, enabling, positive, facilitating, supportive

bested; beat, conquered, surpassed, defeated, outmatched, outshined, outdistanced, outperformed, eclipsed

bold; daring, audacious, fearless, courageous, resolute, steadfast, brave, dauntless, heroic, gutsy, soldierly, stalwart, valorous

bolstered; reinforced, strengthened, shored up, encouraged, fortified, braced, supported, augmented, buttressed

brave; fearless, daring, bold, courageous, steadfast, unyielding, dauntless, heroic, intrepid, stalwart, unafraid, valiant, valorous, noble

broad; wide, vast, expansive, wide-ranging, comprehensive, far-reaching, boundless, multi-faceted

bulletproof; unassailable, enduring, immovable, invincible, stalwart, sturdy, tenacious, tough, indomitable, invulnerable

capable; adept, qualified, licensed, skilled, able, competent, proficient, trained, expert, certified

chaired; facilitated, oversaw, managed, led, supported, supervised, headed, directed, held, piloted, steered

chosen; selected, picked, designated, appointed, assigned, tapped, drafted, elected, singled out, hand-picked, accepted for, adopted, called for, elected, embraced, favored, prefered, taken, wanted, selected over peers... chosen from among...

climate; atmosphere, environment, ambience, surroundings, context, setting, morale, situation, habitat

coached; mentored, encouraged, led, motivated, propelled, inspired, supported

commended; cited, recognized, complimented, praised, credited, applauded, endorsed, extolled, lauded

committed; devoted, dedicated, sworn, loyal, diligent, involved, invested, supportive

competence; adequacy, ability, capability, capacity, competency, expertise, fitness, know-how, proficiency, qualification, savvy, skill, suitability, talent, adaptability, readiness

competent; skilled, able, qualified, talented, adept, proficient, certified

completed; finished, accomplished, handled, closed, achieved, discharged, effected, executed, fullfilled, performed

conducted; performed, led, administered, handled, oversaw, supervised, arranged, headed, chaired, guided, directed, managed, operated, held, ran, controlled, piloted, steered

confident; self-assured, assured, capable, tested, sure, experienced, veteran, strong, fearless, bold, secure, self-reliant, positive, courageous

conscientious; dependable, thorough, sober, careful, systematic, thoughtful, diligent

considerate; team player, modest, supportive, thoughtful, compassionate, tactful, cautious

consistent; dependable, always, habitual, constant, unfailing, regular, unvarying, unswerving

contributed; gave, provided, donated, presented, delivered, dispensed, supplied, distributed, furnished, aided, helped, assisted, benefitted, augmented, fortified, strengthened, volunteered, instrumental in...

conventional; expected, customary, traditional, standard, prescribed, preferred, accepted

coordinated; arranged, caused, orchestrated, organized, collaborated, scheduled, designed, developed, set up, put into place, planned, brain stormed, negotiated, cooperated, united, harmonized, integrated, reconciled, accommodated, served as liaison

corrected; fixed, improved, rectified, eliminated, righted, remedied, restored, revised, reformed, straightened out, scrubbed, amended, adjusted, debugged

created; developed, caused, invented, initiated, established, launched, made, composed, master-minded, founded, conceived, put into place, planned, generated, originated, coordinated

critical; important, essential, vital, necessary, crucial, decisive, consequential, required, meaningful, significant, weighty, memorable, prominent, central, key, indispensable, fundamental, momentous, conclusive

dedicated; loyal, diligent, involved, invested, supportive, sworn

demonstrates; shows, displays, exudes, exhibits, projects, embodies, manifests, expresses, bears, illustrates, reflects

dependable; reliable, trustworthy, responsible, faithful, loyal, stable, steady, steadfast, sober, conscientious, counted-on, mature

determined; single-mindedly, focused, unstoppable, driven, resolute, earnest, purposeful, serious, unfaltering, unwavering, persevering, unswerving, relentless, intent, fierce, unyielding

developed; invented, initiated, founded, launched, guided, expanded, established, evolved, coordinated, advanced, made, composed, master-minded, founded, conceived, put into place, planned, generated, modified, grew, formalized, integrated, managed, mentored, streamlined, aligned, shaped, expedited, revised

diligent; dedicated, loyal, attentive, conscientious, thorough, careful, systematic, thoughtful, earnest, meticulous

directed; instructed, led, supervised, managed, coordinated, guided, headed, coached, chaired, mentored, oversaw, presided over, conducted, taught, steered, captained, controlled, governed, commanded

displayed; demonstrated, exhibited, showed, manifested, projected, presented, embodied

driven; focused, intent, resolute, determined, dedicated, motivated, inspired, obsessed, compelled, enthusiastic, passionate

due; (as in 'due to his vast experience...') because of, owing to, as a result of, considering

duties job, responsibilities, tasks, assigned tasks, assignments, work, mission, chores, commitment, obligations, role, service, undertaking

eager; motivated, gung-ho, energized, inspired, willing, enthusiastic

earned; received, garnered, won, secured, attained, gained, scored

efficient; adept, resourceful, effective, knowledgeable, productive, organized, able, accomplished, apt, capable, clever, competent, decisive, deft, dynamic, effectual, equal to, experienced, expert, good at, handy, masterly, practiced, proficient, qualified, ready, shrewd, skilled, skillful, talented, well-organized

effected; caused, carried out, accomplished, handled, induced, processed, conceived, generated, enacted, discharged, executed, performed

effective; efficient, productive, resourceful

efforts; actions, service, performance, work, attempts, management

enabled; allowed, let, permitted, empowered, conditioned, made fit, prepared, readied, made possible, provided capability for, facilitated

enforced; ensured, controlled, maintained, corrected, managed

enhanced; bettered, improved, streamlined, polished, tuned, adjusted, strengthened, augmented, elevated, lifted, raised

ensured; enabled, guaranteed, made certain, made possible, assured, warranted, promised, provided, satisfied

enthusiastic; motivated, devoted, eager, earnest, gung ho, intent, passionate, spirited, willing, invested, inspired, energetic, fervent

essential; key, necessary, critical, important, integral, significant, fundamental, vital, crucial, required, meaningful, central, indispensable

established; founded, implemented, set up, put into place, originated, built, created, installed, positioned, arranged, designated, directed, specified, prescribed, stipulated, instructed, made, instilled, planned, demonstrated

evaluated; measured, tested, judged, rated, appraised, analyzed, ranked, surveyed, assessed, estimated

exceeded; surpassed, went beyond, bested, overcame, excelled, outshined, transcended, outdistanced, outperformed

execution; completion, accomplishment, achievement, administration, consummation, delivery, discharge, doing, effect, enactment, enforcement, fulfilling, implementation, operation, performance, prosecution, realization

exhibits; shows, displays, presents, exudes, projects, demonstrates, embodies, illustrates

excelled; thrived, flourished, shined, mastered, surpassed, bested, grew, came through, eclipsed, exceeded, improved upon, outdid, outshined, outstripped, surmounted, topped, transcended

excellent; superior, high quality, first-rate, exceptional, terriffic, unsurpassed, unparalled, unequalled, first-class, accomplished, admirable, distinctive, distinguished, exemplary, good, great, incomparable, invaluable, magnificent, meritorious, notable, outstanding, peerless, prime, select, sterling, striking, superb, superlative, supreme, tiptop, top-notch, world-class

experience; knowledge, ability, background, education, expertise, proficiency, familiarity, involvement, know-how, maturity, participation, practice, sense, skill, sophistication, training, understanding, comprehension

expert; acknowledged source, professional, leading, skilled, guru, experienced, recognized authority, proficient, trained, practiced, knowledgeable, authoritative, master

extensive; vast, broad, expansive, long, wide-ranging, comprehensive, far-reaching, boundless

facilitated; chaired, aided, assisted, encouraged, helped, coached, coaxed, enabled, led, pushed, eased, made possible, furthered, promoted

fearless; brave, self-assured, confident, assured, capable, tested, sure, strong, bold, courageous, daring, steadfast, unyielding, dauntless, stalwart, unafraid, valiant

feat; accomplishment, achievement, act, action, service, performance, credit, coup

fixed; repaired, saved, replaced, engineered, restored, reprogrammed, troubleshot, adjusted, rectified, analyzed, regulated, renewed, revived, preserved, reinstated, recovered, redeemed, conserved

flawless; admirable, consummate, brilliant, faultless, distinguished, exceptional, impeccable, perfect, remarkable, immaculate, ideal, spotless, superlative, accomplished, beyond compare, crowning, excellent, experienced, expert, polished, matchless, peerless, skilled, skillful, sound, superb, supreme, unequaled, incomparable, singular, unrivaled, superior, outstanding, above average, top, top notch, unparalleled, unmatched, impressive, above average, standout, high quality, notable, noteworthy, phenomenal, world-class

flawlessly; perfectly, admirably, accurately, correctly, faultlessly, brilliantly, exceptionally, impeccably, expertly, skillfully, superbly

flexible; agile, multi-talented, mutli-skilled, multi-tasking, nimble, fluid, proficient

focused; intent, driven, determined, motivated, targeted, obsessed, ambitious, compelled

hand-picked; selected, chosen, appointed, tapped, drafted, elected, singled out, selected over peers... chosen from among...

helped; facilitated, contributed, assisted, aided, saved, enabled, backed, supported, benefitted, bolstered, boosted, increased

highly; (as in 'he was highly successful in...') very, extra, absolutely, acutely, amply, astonishingly, considerably, decidedly, deeply, eminently, emphatically, exceedingly, excessively, extensively, extraordinarily, extremely, greatly, incredibly, largely, notably, noticeably, particularly, positively, powerfully, pretty, prodigiously, profoundly, remarkably, substantially, superlatively, surpassingly, terribly, truly, uncommonly, unusually, vastly

identified; isolated, spotted, diagnosed, pinpointed, recognized, found, determined, perceived, realized, observed

implemented; initiated, developed, started, established, invented, adopted, launched, utilized

important; critical, essential, influential, mission-critical, notable, considerable, meaningful, momentous, significant, substantial, weighty, distinctive, exceptional, impressive, memorable, noteworthy, outstanding, prominent, remarkable

improved (v); streamlined, modified, enhanced, increased efficiency, polished, perfected, bettered, tuned, adjusted, reinforced, strengthened, augmented, multiplied, bolstered, buttressed, raised

improved (adj); enhanced, strengthened, better, more efficient, more effective, superior, polished

increased; raised, aided, improved, enhanced, augmented, boosted, built up, beefed up, compounded, enlarged, expanded, extended, heightened, multiplied, reinforced, strengthened

indispensable; vital, needed, neccessary, required, central, key, essential, fundamental, important, elemental

initiated; developed, started, began, invented, inaugurated, introduced, adopted, launched, implemented, brainstormed, called for, installed

instilled; influenced, motivated, inspired, molded, shaped, taught, led

intent; resolute, focused, driven, determined, motivated, enthusiastic, alert, attentive, committed, engaged, intense, passionate

integral; key, necessary, critical, essential, mandatory, important, significant, fundamental, vital, crucial, required, meaningful, central, indispensable

invaluable; indispensable, vital, needed, necessary, required, essential, fundamental, important, elemental, helpful, inestimable, valuable, integral, critical, significant, crucial, meaningful

invented; initiated, developed, started, adopted, launched, adapted, cobbled

isolated; identified, found, discovered, documented, troubleshot, confined

key; essential, necessary, critical, important, significant, fundamental, vital, crucial, required, meaningful, central, indispensable

knowledgeable; smart, educated, qualified, capable, expert, competent, practiced, trained

lasting; durable, accepted, constantly, always, certain, enduring, endless

led; guided, shepherded, persuaded, directed, managed, steered, captained, commanded, supervised, drove, compelled, piloted, conducted, escorted, controlled, engineered, chaired

loyal; steadfast, faithful, dutiful, allegiant, resolute, supportive, true, devoted, trustworthy, reliable

made; created, generated, developed, effected, assembled, built, constructed, forged, framed, fabricated, originated, caused, invented, initiated, established, launched, composed, master-minded, founded, conceived, put into place, planned, coordinated

maintained; fixed, repaired, kept, ensured, upheld, preserved, sustained, continued, managed, cultivated, guarded, protected, presided over

managed; led, supervised, coached, directed, instructed, chaired, mentored, oversaw, presided over, conducted, inspired, propelled, produced, taught

mastered; learned, overcame, dominated, conquered

mentored; groomed, coached, taught, influenced, trained, advised, counseled, collaborated, encouraged, molded, led, inspired

motivated (adj); enthusiastic, devoted, eager, earnest, energized, excited, gung-ho, intent, passionate, empowered, spirited, willing, invested, inspired, fervent, fired-up, committed, driven, determined, energetic, sincere, takes the initiative

motivated (v); managed, coached, inspired, encouraged, energized, propelled, led, supervised, directed, mentored, influenced

organized (v); ordered, coordinated, arranged, marshalled, integrated, managed, streamlined, bracketed, allocated, cleared up, reordered, aligned, corrected, shaped, planned, repaired, trimmed, adjusted, rectified, expedited, regulated, formalized

peers; compatriots, associates, companions, rivals, colleagues, equals, equivalents, fellows, comrades, contemporaries, ...of equal rank

performance; act, achievement, conduct, actions, effort, execution, work, behavior, committment, management, supervision

performed; accomplished, completed, fulfilled, implemented, effected, discharged, conducted, acted, worked, committed, managed, supervised, achieved, executed, served, satisfied

practical; sensible, best-fit, appropriate, workable

prepared (v); readied, trained, fixed, made provisions for, supplied, drafted, equipped, primed, set

prevented; avoided, averted, forestalled, prepared for, saved, protected, stopped

processed; handled, acted on, accomplished, administered, moved, pushed, managed, dispensed, registered, delivered

produced; made, generated, developed, effected, assembled, built, constructed, forged, framed, fabricated, performed, staged, created, originated, introduced, caused, initiated, started

productive; efficient, prolific, creative, inventive, resourceful

proficient; adept, skilled, productive, able, expert, experienced

protected; shielded, defended, preserved, guarded, secured, safeguarded, conserved, saved, sheltered, prevented loss of..., averted damage to...

provided; gave, ensured, supported with, contributed, furnished, delivered, dispensed, supplied, made, made available, aided, donated, presented, allocated, transferred, committed, disbursed, distributed

punctual; reliable, dependable, motivated, timely

qualified; trained, skilled, certified, knowledgeable

quick; fast, swift, speedy, rapid, brisk, efficient, expeditious, hurried, immediate, instantaneous, on the double, snappy, accelerated, practiced, trained, rehearsed