noun
craftsmanship
KRAFTS-muhn-shihp
noun
1
The skill and care shown in making something, or the quality of a piece of skilled work.
"The craftsmanship of the old violin was immediately obvious."
"You can tell by the stitching that real craftsmanship went into this bag."
How to Use Craftsmanship
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe quality of skilled, careful work — how well something is made.
Common pairings
fine craftsmanship
quality craftsmanship
attention to craftsmanship
Word Forms
craftsmanships plural
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Etymology
From craftsman plus the suffix -ship, meaning "the quality or state of".