Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

t-shape

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.64 in modern English

Syllables: t-shape
IPA

11

Scrabble Score

6

Letters

2

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A set of knowledge or skills that are both broad and deep.

Informal

noun

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see T, shape.

Example Sentences

"The T-shape stands for people who are broad (horizontal) and deep (vertical). T-shaped people are interested in ... Consequently, organizations like to hire people who encompass these broad and deep T-shaped skills and experiences."
"T-shape: These roles have broad and deep competencies and are in the middle of the chain, for example, information architect, infrastructure architect, business architect or solution architect. Governance: These roles on the top of[…]"
"... An explanation of the T-shape can help students to see the connection between the “broad” that general education courses offer and the “deep” that the vocational part of their program develop."

Etymology

Probably from T-shaped, the figurative sense.

Usage

Informal

Inflected Forms

T-shapes (plural)

Questions

What does t-shape mean?: A set of knowledge or skills that are both broad and deep.
Where does t-shape come from?: Probably from T-shaped, the figurative sense.

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