workmanship
ˈwɝːkmənʃɪp
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Definition of workmanship - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
craftsmanshipquality of a crafted item
  • The table's workmanship was evident in its smooth finish.
artistry craftsmanship skill
2.
craft qualityskill in creating or crafting something
  • The workmanship on the sculpture was impressive.
artistry craftsmanship skillfulness
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Origin of workmanship

Old English, weorc (work) + man (person)

Terms with workmanship included in their meaning

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quality
completeness and high quality of workmanship
quality
of inferior standard or poor workmanship
craftsmanship
refinement or delicacy of workmanship, structure, or texture
quality
of inferior quality or workmanship
construction
cheap, poor-quality building work or workmanship
quality
of lower quality or inferior workmanship

Examples of workmanship in a sentence

  • Critics admired the workmanship of the handcrafted jewelry.
  • The chair's workmanship was evident in its intricate carvings.
  • Her dress showcased exquisite workmanship with delicate embroidery.

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  1. French:facture, savoir-faire, ...
  2. German:Verarbeitung, Fertigkeit, ...
  3. Italian:fattura, maestria, ...
  4. Spanish:artesanía, calidad artesanal, ...
  5. Portuguese:qualidade do trabalho, habilidade, ...
  6. Chinese:手艺, 工艺, ...
  7. Japanese:職人技, 技術, ...
  8. Arabic:جَوْدَة الصَّنْع, حِرْفِيَّة, ...
  9. Hebrew:אֵיכוּת הַבִּצּוּעַ, אֵיכוּת הַבִּיצּוּעַ, ...
  10. Russian:мастерство, умение, ...
  11. Ukrainian:якість виготовлення, майстерність, ...
  12. Hindi:कारीगरी, कला-कौशल, ...
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