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workmanship Definition

work·man·ship (-s̸hip′)

noun

    1. skill of a workman
    2. the quality of the work done or thing made; craftsmanship furniture of fine workmanship
  2. something produced by this skill

workmanship Synonyms

workmanship

n.

craftsmanship, skill, quality of work, performance, handicraft, working ability, handiwork, achievement, manufacture, execution.

workmanship Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • provide: This website cannot be held responsible for the workmanship provided by those listed.
  • see: I am sure you never saw finer workmanship or a richer glaze.
  • show: We were all impressed by the quality of the workmanship shown by the team from Tsakos in Montevideo.
  • admire: It hurts like hell, but you have to admire the workmanship.
  • require: They must at all times reach the satisfactory standard of workmanship required by the Association.
  • use: It is also nice to help to preserve traditional craft skills by using local workmanship.

Preposition: at

time: We guarantee that goods will meet their specification and will be free from defects in materials and workmanship at the time of delivery.

Converse of subject

cause: This and numerous other problems were mainly caused by very poor workmanship during construction.

Adjective modifier

  • shoddy: Among the general, lazy, shoddy workmanship on display here, two things stand out.
  • defective: Our warranty covers against defective workmanship only, misuse or wilful damage will render the warranty void.
  • faulty: The cover is for all agreed defects whether due to faulty workmanship or materials.
  • exquisite: Moving deeper into central India, you visit Khajuraho to see the exquisite workmanship of the carvings on its temples.
  • curious: The wreathed arch over the passage into the chancel, is of curious workmanship.
  • skilled: She traced the smooth wood, marveling at the skilled workmanship.

Modifies a noun

  • guarantee: You may ask your memorial mason for a workmanship guarantee or in fact details of insurance.
  • standard: The trip to Pridhams on the 6th of October proved to be very fruitful, workmanship standard well above requirements.

Noun used with modifier

  • quality: Rates in the business or tickets the client gets both quality workmanship.
  • and/or: Hi-Force products are covered by a lifetime warranty against material and/or workmanship defects.

Preposition: for

  • period: I. Warranty The Company guarantees the goods against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 12 months from the date of delivery.
  • year: Warranty To be free of defects in material and workmanship for 10 years.