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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With a limited 10-year global warranty, shoppers can rest assured this purchase will last for the long run, knowing that any defects in materials or workmanship will be covered.
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Sophie Mendel, Travel + Leisure, 6 Nov. 2023
All homes were well-maintained but had similar construction problems, including leaking windows and doors, cracking or separating masonry veneer, cracking slabs and foundations and poor workmanship, Whitlock said.
—Mitchell Parton, Dallas News, 14 Sep. 2023
Everything about the saw is excellent, from its workmanship to its reliable cordless power to the accuracy of its cut.
—Alex Rennie, Popular Mechanics, 26 June 2023
Visitors milled around custom bikes and chatted with builders about their workmanship.
—Kayla Nguyen, oregonlive, 29 Aug. 2023
As a trusted renovation company, Peach Renovations' professionalism, experience, and workmanship have earned them several notable career highlights, including recognition for outstanding customer service and excellent work.
—Kristen Lynch, USA TODAY, 10 Aug. 2023
Customers are impressed with the workmanship and durability, too.
—Danny Perez, Popular Mechanics, 26 July 2023
There’s the lifetime argument, which is obvious—this design has lasted much longer than anyone could have expected, even just in terms of parts and workmanship.
—IEEE Spectrum, 8 Apr. 2023
There are functional reasons to consider workmanship as well.
—Phil Bourjaily, Field & Stream, 20 Mar. 2023
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Sophie Mendel, Travel + Leisure, 6 Nov. 2023
All homes were well-maintained but had similar construction problems, including leaking windows and doors, cracking or separating masonry veneer, cracking slabs and foundations and poor workmanship, Whitlock said.
—Mitchell Parton, Dallas News, 14 Sep. 2023
Everything about the saw is excellent, from its workmanship to its reliable cordless power to the accuracy of its cut.
—Alex Rennie, Popular Mechanics, 26 June 2023
Visitors milled around custom bikes and chatted with builders about their workmanship.
—Kayla Nguyen, oregonlive, 29 Aug. 2023
As a trusted renovation company, Peach Renovations' professionalism, experience, and workmanship have earned them several notable career highlights, including recognition for outstanding customer service and excellent work.
—Kristen Lynch, USA TODAY, 10 Aug. 2023
Customers are impressed with the workmanship and durability, too.
—Danny Perez, Popular Mechanics, 26 July 2023
There’s the lifetime argument, which is obvious—this design has lasted much longer than anyone could have expected, even just in terms of parts and workmanship.
—IEEE Spectrum, 8 Apr. 2023
There are functional reasons to consider workmanship as well.
—Phil Bourjaily, Field & Stream, 20 Mar. 2023
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Word History
First Known Use
15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
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The first known use of workmanship was
in the 15th century
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“Workmanship.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/workmanship. Accessed 8 Dec. 2023.
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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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