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Definition of craftsmanship noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

craftsmanship

noun
 
/ˈkrɑːftsmənʃɪp/
 
/ˈkræftsmənʃɪp/
[uncountable]
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  1. the level of skill shown by somebody in making something beautiful with their hands
    • The whole house is a monument to her craftsmanship.
    Extra Examples
    • a very high standard of craftsmanship
    • bowls made with exquisite craftsmanship
    • fine craftsmanship
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
    • exquisite
    • fine
    • meticulous
    preposition
    • with craftsmanship
    phrases
    • standard of craftsmanship
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  2. the quality of design and work shown by something that has been made by hand
    • the superb craftsmanship of the carvings
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
    • exquisite
    • fine
    • meticulous
    preposition
    • with craftsmanship
    phrases
    • standard of craftsmanship
    See full entry
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