workmanship

American  

[wurk-muhn-ship] / ˈwɜrk mənˌʃɪp /

noun

1. the art or skill of a workman or workwoman.

2. the quality or mode of execution, as of a thing made.

3. the product or result of labor and skill; work executed.

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workmanship British  

/ ˈwɜːkmənʃɪp /

noun

1. the art or skill of a workman

2. the art or skill with which something is made or executed

3. the degree of art or skill exhibited in the finished product

4. the piece of work so produced

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Etymology

Origin of workmanship

First recorded in 1325–75, workmanship is from the Middle English word werkmanschipe. See workman, -ship

Example Sentences

Such designs required careful planning, skilled workmanship, and an understanding of how tool performance could be improved by combining materials.

From Science Daily

"These examples of poor-quality workmanship are completely unacceptable and underline the need for change and reform to the current system," Trustmark said.

From BBC

“I came to appreciate the craftsmanship and workmanship in the house,” Gary later told the Journal.

From The Wall Street Journal

"The longer you looked, the more you realised the quality of the workmanship and the elegance of the Renaissance detailing," added Mr Smith.

From BBC

However, "bad design and bad workmanship" on the Fishwick project meant that rainwater got trapped behind the insulation and penetrated walls in houses such as the Rashids', according to building surveyor David Walter.

From BBC

Related Words

• artistry
• handiwork