workmanship
noun
work·man·ship
ˈwərk-mən-ˌship 
Examples of workmanship in a Sentence
The problems were caused by cheap materials and poor workmanship.
The excellent workmanship of the cabinets is remarkable.
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Photo : Courtesy of Tiffany & Co. A Dazzling Finish
After more than 1,000 hours of workmanship, the piece is complete.
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Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 27 Oct. 2024
From a freak accident that blew a door-size hole into the fuselage of an airborne 737 Max to revelations of sloppy workmanship and now a crippling strike entering its second month — the icon of US manufacturing hasn’t been able to catch a break since the first days of January.
—Jessica Mathews, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2024
The company has been subject to whistleblower accounts recounting years of unauthorized work and defects that allege management prioritized production targets and financial goals over diligence and sound workmanship.
—Julie Johnsson, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2024
Nicholas digitized the embroidery on the antique tablecloths to patchwork the pieces on the trousers, and Mr Smith filled in the embroidery, carefully matching the old style of workmanship.
—Katherine Bernard, Vogue, 17 Oct. 2024
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Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 27 Oct. 2024
From a freak accident that blew a door-size hole into the fuselage of an airborne 737 Max to revelations of sloppy workmanship and now a crippling strike entering its second month — the icon of US manufacturing hasn’t been able to catch a break since the first days of January.
—Jessica Mathews, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2024
The company has been subject to whistleblower accounts recounting years of unauthorized work and defects that allege management prioritized production targets and financial goals over diligence and sound workmanship.
—Julie Johnsson, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2024
Nicholas digitized the embroidery on the antique tablecloths to patchwork the pieces on the trousers, and Mr Smith filled in the embroidery, carefully matching the old style of workmanship.
—Katherine Bernard, Vogue, 17 Oct. 2024
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“Workmanship.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/workmanship. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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workmanship
noun
work·man·ship
ˈwərk-mən-ˌship
1
: the art or skill of a workman : craftsmanship
2
: the quality of a piece of work
the excellent workmanship of the desk
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