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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Monthly rate: $100 AHS has a 30-day workmanship guarantee and discounts are available for covering more than one home.
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Brian Sloan, CNBC, 27 Jan. 2025
Zigzag, an abstract embroidery that reinterprets traditional workmanship techniques with thick cotton strings — on which a shiny viscose yarn was superimposed and embroidered in segments — creates two lines that intersect each other on a plain background, a shiny Pima cotton satin.
—Sofia Celeste, WWD, 3 Sep. 2019
Each garment and accessory in the collection is designed to mix together to create a dynamic look with a timeless aesthetic, focusing on the fabrics and workmanship put into each item’s design and functionality.
—Fairchild Studio, WWD, 17 Jan. 2025
This warranty covers any defects in materials or workmanship, giving you peace of mind with your mattress purchase.
—Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 9 Nov. 2024
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Brian Sloan, CNBC, 27 Jan. 2025
Zigzag, an abstract embroidery that reinterprets traditional workmanship techniques with thick cotton strings — on which a shiny viscose yarn was superimposed and embroidered in segments — creates two lines that intersect each other on a plain background, a shiny Pima cotton satin.
—Sofia Celeste, WWD, 3 Sep. 2019
Each garment and accessory in the collection is designed to mix together to create a dynamic look with a timeless aesthetic, focusing on the fabrics and workmanship put into each item’s design and functionality.
—Fairchild Studio, WWD, 17 Jan. 2025
This warranty covers any defects in materials or workmanship, giving you peace of mind with your mattress purchase.
—Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 9 Nov. 2024
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“Workmanship.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/workmanship. Accessed 6 Feb. 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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