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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Making these breads takes over 72 hours of slow and careful workmanship.
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Irene S. Levine, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
Those who cross the finish line return to homes with shoddy workmanship that should never have passed inspection.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 9 Aug. 2024
Photo : Courtesy of Tiffany & Co. A Dazzling Finish
After more than 1,000 hours of workmanship, the piece is complete.
—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
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Irene S. Levine, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
Those who cross the finish line return to homes with shoddy workmanship that should never have passed inspection.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 9 Aug. 2024
Photo : Courtesy of Tiffany & Co. A Dazzling Finish
After more than 1,000 hours of workmanship, the piece is complete.
—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
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“Workmanship.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/workmanship. Accessed 3 Dec. 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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