craftsmanship

English

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Etymology

From craftsman +‎ -ship.

Pronunciation

  • (US) IPA(key): /ˈkɹæfts.mən.ʃɪp/
  • Audio (General American):(file)

Noun

craftsmanship (usually uncountable, plural craftsmanships)

  1. The quality of being a craftsman.
  2. An example of a craftsman's work.
    The craftsmanship on the antique chair was exquisite.
    • 2019 September 26, Caroline Roux, “Rick Owens: 'I love art nouveau. It's super sexy and ominous'”, in The Guardian‎[1]:
      In Venice he eats fish and vegetables. In Paris he eats cakes, because he likes the craftsmanship of their creation. “But really, I have cheap taste. I like cheese and ice cream. The sluttier the better.”

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