noun
Uncommon
craftsmanship
KRAFTS-muhn-shihp
Craftsmanship (noun) means the skill and care shown in making something, or the quality of a piece of skilled work. Example: “The craftsmanship of the old violin was immediately obvious.”
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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
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Etymology
From craftsman plus the suffix -ship, meaning "the quality or state of".
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Rhymes for craftsmanship
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What does “craftsmanship” mean?
The word “craftsmanship” means the skill and care shown in making something, or the quality of a piece of skilled work. In plain terms, the quality of skilled, careful work — how well something is made.
How do you pronounce “craftsmanship”?
“Craftsmanship” is pronounced KRAFTS-muhn-shihp (/ˈkɹæfts.mən.ʃɪp/ in IPA).
How do you use “craftsmanship” in a sentence?
Here is “craftsmanship” used in a sentence: “The craftsmanship of the old violin was immediately obvious.”
What part of speech is “craftsmanship”?
“Craftsmanship” is a noun.
Is “craftsmanship” a common word?
“Craftsmanship” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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