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craftsmanship

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈkræftsmənʃɪp/ · UK /ˈkrɑːftsmənʃɪp/

craftsmanship means: The quality and care shown in how something has been made.

noun

QUALITY OF WORKB2

The quality and care shown in how something has been made.

  • The chair shows excellent craftsmanship.
  • We admired the craftsmanship of the wooden door.
  • Poor craftsmanship left gaps between the floorboards.

Similar words: workmanship

Common phrases: fine craftsmanship, excellent craftsmanship, poor craftsmanship

MAKING SKILLB2

The skill needed to make things carefully and well, especially by hand.

  • The work requires great craftsmanship.
  • She developed her craftsmanship by working with an experienced carpenter.
  • Traditional craftsmanship is passed from one generation to the next.

Similar words: craft, skill, artistry

Common phrases: traditional craftsmanship, skilled craftsmanship, learn craftsmanship

Questions about craftsmanship

What does craftsmanship mean?

The quality and care shown in how something has been made.

What is craftsmanship in other languages?

Türkçe: işçilik · Español: calidad de ejecución · Français: qualité de fabrication · Deutsch: Verarbeitung · Italiano: fattura · 日本語: 仕上がり

How do you pronounce craftsmanship?

In American English /ˈkræftsmənʃɪp/; in British English /ˈkrɑːftsmənʃɪp/.

How do you use craftsmanship in a sentence?

The chair shows excellent craftsmanship. We admired the craftsmanship of the wooden door.

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