craftsmanship

[krafts-muhn-ship, krahfts-]

noun

1. the art or skill of a craftsperson.

   Sophisticated craftsmanship created a wide range of stone artifacts and bone tools such as awls, fishhooks, and needles, as well as beads and pendants made from imported shell and copper.

   The author's craftsmanship is evident in her portrayal of the nail-biting tension between the characters.

2. the quality of being well-crafted or well-built.

   Among the examples of fine craftsmanship in this barn are the lap joints and the decorative louvered windows.

   Her exquisite hats are distinguished by their precision construction, unparalleled craftsmanship, and unique designs.

3. the product or result of skilled labor or craft.

   There are several markets offering fruits, vegetables, and traditional craftsmanship.

Word History and Origins

Origin of craftsmanship¹

craftsman ( def. ) + -ship ( def. )

Example Sentences

Ms. Casey’s book restores craftsmanship to its central place in the making of beautiful buildings, a timely reminder as our own world moves toward ever more mechanized production.

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Vishal Mathur, 46, an entrepreneur who works in his family's business in Mumbai told AFP "one is willing to pay for craftsmanship, for style, for the brand."

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Over the decades, technology in the studio has made it possible for the vocally challenged to usurp craftsmanship and talent.

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Ultimately, one suspects Perkins views Liz’s dilemma as little more than an excuse to construct a fun exercise in nightmare inducement that possesses the same craftsmanship that Malcolm clearly put into his swanky cabin.

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The assembled liturgical objects, save one, bear witness to the highest levels of European artistry and craftsmanship of the period.

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Related Words

• craft 
• profession