noun
workmanship
WURK-muhn-shihp
Workmanship (noun) means the skill with which something is made, or the quality that results from it. Example: “The cabinet showed excellent workmanship.”
noun
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The skill with which something is made, or the quality that results from it.
"The cabinet showed excellent workmanship."
"You can tell the difference in workmanship between the handmade and factory versions."
"Mind you, clothes were clothes in those days. There was a great deal of them, lavish both in material and in workmanship."
— Agatha Christie (1977)
How to use workmanship
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe craft and care put into making something, or the quality that results.
Common pairings
fine workmanship
poor workmanship
quality of workmanship
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Word forms
- Plural
- workmanships
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Etymology
From "workman" plus the suffix "-ship," which denotes a quality or skill.
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Rhymes for workmanship
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What does “workmanship” mean?
The word “workmanship” means the skill with which something is made, or the quality that results from it. In plain terms, the craft and care put into making something, or the quality that results.
How do you pronounce “workmanship”?
“Workmanship” is pronounced WURK-muhn-shihp (/ˈwɜːk.mən.ʃɪp/ in IPA).
How do you use “workmanship” in a sentence?
Here is “workmanship” used in a sentence: “The cabinet showed excellent workmanship.”
What is another word for “workmanship”?
Words with a similar meaning to “workmanship” include craftsmanship.
What part of speech is “workmanship”?
“Workmanship” is a noun.
