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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Matson explained to Newsweek that many of the issues in the home stem from subpar workmanship.
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Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
The range reflects the unique materials and the level of craft and workmanship that goes into each piece.
—Madeline Fass, Vogue, 26 Sep. 2024
Choice has higher coverage limits but no choice in contractors and a much less generous workmanship guarantee.
—Brian Sloan, CNBC, 3 Feb. 2025
This is more about considering the overall quality and workmanship of the piece.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 29 Dec. 2024
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Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
The range reflects the unique materials and the level of craft and workmanship that goes into each piece.
—Madeline Fass, Vogue, 26 Sep. 2024
Choice has higher coverage limits but no choice in contractors and a much less generous workmanship guarantee.
—Brian Sloan, CNBC, 3 Feb. 2025
This is more about considering the overall quality and workmanship of the piece.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 29 Dec. 2024
See All Example Sentences for workmanship
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“Workmanship.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/workmanship. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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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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