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do-it-yourself
[doo-i-cher-self, -it-yer-]
adjective
of or designed for construction or use by amateurs without special training.
a do-it-yourself kit for building a radio.
noun
the practice or hobby of building or repairing things for oneself, usually in one's own home.
do-it-yourself
noun
the hobby or process of constructing and repairing things oneself
( as modifier )
a do-it-yourself kit
Other Word Forms
- do-it-yourselfer noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of do-it-yourself1
Example Sentences
The two companies are competing for the more consistent spending of professional building and repair companies, particularly as consumers delay large remodels and do-it-yourself projects, analysts say.
The company derives about 70% of its revenue from do-it-yourself consumers and 30% from professional contractors, leaving it more vulnerable to the vicissitudes of the consumer environment.
Robo advisers are a useful tool for the do-it-yourself type of investor, but when finances start to get tricky, such as multiple life changes or big moves, a real human can make all the difference.
Looking at the proliferation of do-it-yourself online tasks, the software company Liferay calculated this year that 82% of adults in the U.S. find themselves doing work once handled by an employee.
Life milestones like marriage or retirement can create financial complexities that even do-it-yourself investors need assistance on.
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