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craftsmanship

skill in making things
[U] Uncountable

This term conveys a sense of prestige and mastery, emphasizing the intersection of technical skill and artistic vision. It is typically used in positive contexts to praise the durability, precision, and aesthetic appeal of an object, often contrasting handmade quality against the perceived sterility of mass production.

Grammatically, this noun is uncountable. It describes an abstract quality of work rather than a discrete object, meaning it cannot be pluralized as "craftsmanships" nor used with the indefinite article "a" without a modifying adjective or a partitive construction.

Used to describe the general skill or quality of work, such as saying the furniture shows excellent craftsmanship.

Meanings

Nounskill in making things

The quality of design and work shown in something made by hand.

The fine craftsmanship of the hand-carved table is evident in every detail.

Examples

The fine craftsmanship of the hand-carved table is evident in every detail.

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