facture

American  

[fak-cher] / ˈfæk tʃər /

noun

1. the act, process, or manner of making anything; construction.

2. the thing made.

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facture British  

/ ˈfæktʃə /

noun

1. construction

2. workmanship; quality

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Etymology

Origin of facture

1375–1425; late Middle English < Latin factūra the making (of something). See fact, -ure

Example Sentences

"Our findings show that if pulled apart with enough force per area, a simple liquid -- a liquid that flows -- will reach what we call a point of 'critical stress,' when it will actually facture like a solid. And this is likely true for all simple liquids, including common examples, such as water and oil," said Thamires Lima, PhD, an assistant research professor in Drexel's College of Engineering, who helped to lead the research.

From Science Daily

Most often, though, he melds the Cubist facture and Expressionist gesture that were at a cutting edge in Modern European painting during his youth.

From Los Angeles Times

Water vapour billows from smokestacks at the Smurfit Kappa Cellulose du Pin in Facture plant, southwestern France, December 22, 2009.

From Reuters

Swinney said Ross had been dealing with stress facture in his foot throughout the season.

From Seattle Times

The impression of freshness and immediacy is reinforced by the paint’s facture.

From Washington Post