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workmanship

n. uncountable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈwɝkmənˌʃɪp// UK //wˈɜːkmənʃˌɪp// work·man·ship

n. the skill and quality that someone puts into making something by hand. You use it to describe how well a physical object is built or finished.

n. the degree of skill with which a product is made or a task is performed. Refers to the quality of the execution and finish of a handcrafted or manufactured object.


SIMPLE

The table is beautiful because of its excellent workmanship.

CONTEXTUAL

The inspector praised the workmanship of the roofers, noting that the tiles were perfectly aligned and secured.

COMPLEX

While the materials themselves were of modest quality, the superior workmanship of the local artisans transformed the simple wood into a collection of highly sought-after furniture pieces.

Synonyms
Origin

From Middle English werkmanschipe, equivalent to workman + -ship.

Usage

Uncountable in its general sense; occasionally used with 'of' to specify the creator ('the workmanship of the Greeks').

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