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workmanshipthe skill with which something is made or the quality of work produced

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: the skill with which something is made or the quality of work produced

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈwɜːrkˌmænʃɪp/

Korean meaning: 솜씨, 기량, 제작 기술

Korean pronunciation: 워**크**맨쉽

Example Sentences

  • The chef's workmanship was so poor that even instant noodles looked better than his gourmet dish.
  • The antique furniture showed exquisite workmanship that had lasted for centuries.
  • His workmanship in making paper airplanes was so legendary that NASA called him for consultation.

workmanship

NOUN

//ˈwɜːrkˌmænʃɪp//

the skill with which something is made or the quality of work produced

workmanship concept
💡 Concept

the skill with which something is made or the quality of work produced

workmanship rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Fine workmanship wins scholarship and championship!

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈwɜːrkˌmænʃɪp/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈwɜːkˌmænʃɪp/

🌳Etymology

Rootworkman
Suffix--ship

Origin

16세기에 'workman(숙련공)'과 'ship(상태를 나타내는 접미사)'가 결합되어 만들어진 단어로, 숙련공의 기술이나 솜씨를 의미하게 되었습니다.

🎵Rhyme

partnershipscholarshipchampionship
partnership
scholarship
championship

🔗Collocations

fine workmanship
poor workmanship
skilled workmanship
quality workmanship
display workmanship
appreciate workmanship

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The chef's workmanship was so poor that even instant noodles looked better than his gourmet dish.

The antique furniture showed exquisite workmanship that had lasted for centuries.

😄 Fun example

His workmanship in making paper airplanes was so legendary that NASA called him for consultation.

The workmanship of the handmade violin was evident in its beautiful sound.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

craftsmanshipskillartistrytechniqueexpertise

Antonyms

clumsinessincompetence

Related

craftsmanartisanhandiworkmastery

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