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Meaning of "workmanship" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF WORKMANSHIP

workmanship  [ˈwɜːkmənʃɪp] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF WORKMANSHIP

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Workmanship is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES WORKMANSHIP MEAN IN ENGLISH?

workmanship

Workmanship

Workmanship is a human attribute relating to knowledge and skill at performing a task. The type of work may include the creation of handcrafts, art, writing, machinery and other products. Workmanship is also a quality imparted to a product.

Definition of workmanship in the English dictionary

The first definition of workmanship in the dictionary is the art or skill of a workman. Other definition of workmanship is the art or skill with which something is made or executed. Workmanship is also the degree of art or skill exhibited in the finished product.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH WORKMANSHIP


airmanship
ˈɛəmənʃɪp
bushmanship
ˈbʊʃmənʃɪp
chairmanship
ˈtʃeəmənʃɪp
churchmanship
ˈtʃɜːtʃmənʃɪp
craftmanship
ˈkrɑːftmənʃɪp
craftsmanship
ˈkrɑːftsmənʃɪp
draftsmanship
ˈdrɑːftsmənʃɪp
draughtsmanship
ˈdrɑːftsmənʃɪp
marksmanship
ˈmɑːksmənʃɪp
one-upmanship
wʌnˈʌpmənʃɪp
penmanship
ˈpɛnmənʃɪp
plowmanship
ˈplaʊmənʃɪp
salesmanship
ˈseɪlzmənʃɪp
seamanship
ˈsiːmənʃɪp
showmanship
ˈʃəʊmənʃɪp
sportsmanship
ˈspɔːtsmənʃɪp
statesmanship
ˈsteɪtsmənʃɪp
swordsmanship
ˈsɔːdzmənʃɪp
upmanship
ˈʌpmənʃɪp
vice-chairmanship
ˌvaɪsˈtʃeəmənʃɪp

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE WORKMANSHIP

workingmen
workings
workingwoman
workingwomen
workless
worklessness
workload
workman
workmanlike
workmanly
workmaster
workmate
workmen
workmen´s compensation
workmistress
workout
workpeople
workpiece
workplace
workprint

WORDS THAT END LIKE WORKMANSHIP

bipartisanship
championship
citizenship
companionship
deanship
externship
gamesmanship
guardianship
gunship
horsemanship
internship
kinship
leadership
league championship
love-hate relationship
musicianship
relationship
special relationship
township
working relationship
world championship

Synonyms and antonyms of workmanship in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «WORKMANSHIP»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «workmanship» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of workmanship

Translation of «workmanship» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF WORKMANSHIP

Find out the translation of workmanship to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of workmanship from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «workmanship» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

工艺
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

profesionalidad
570 millions of speakers

English

workmanship
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

कारीगरी
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

صنعة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

мастерство
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

habilidade
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

গঠনপ্রণালী
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

exécution
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Mutu kerja
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Arbeitsqualität
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

腕前
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

솜씨
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Pengerjaan
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

tay nghề
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

தொழிலாளரின்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

कारागिरी
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

işçilik
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

abilità tecnica
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

wykonanie
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

майстерність
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

manopera
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

κατασκευής
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

vakmanskap
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

utförande
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

utførelse
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of workmanship

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «WORKMANSHIP»

The term «workmanship» is very widely used and occupies the 18.194 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «WORKMANSHIP» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «workmanship» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «workmanship» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about workmanship

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «WORKMANSHIP»

Discover the use of workmanship in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to workmanship and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
The Nature and Art of Workmanship
A new theory of the aesthetics of workmanship which can be applied to architecture, to the products of industry and to craft-work.
David Pye, 2007
2
Workmanship Standards Manual
The objective of the Workmanship Methods Manual (WMM) is to provide full and comprehensive information to enable both SME's and large corporate organisations to train their staff in assembly techniques resulting in an acceptable level of ...
Ray Skipp, 2010
3
C. R. Mackintosh: The Poetics of Workmanship
Elizabeth A. Kaye specializes in communications as part of her coaching and consulting practice. She has edited Requirements for Certification since the 2000-01 edition.
David Brett, 1992
4
The Instinct of Workmanship and the State of the Industrial Arts
" This 1914 volume is considered by some Veblen's most important work, showcasing the underpinnings of his theories and speculations.
Thorstein Veblen, 2006
5
Shakespeare's Workmanship
Shakespeare's Workmanship, first published in 1918, offers detailed readings of Macbeth, A Midsummer Night's Dream, The Merchant of Venice, As You Like It, Hamlet, Pericles and King Henry VIII, Cymbeline, The Winter's Tale and The Tempest, ...
Arthur Quiller-Couch, 2008
6
Theory of Craft: Function and Aesthetic Expression: Function ...
As a consequence, while Pye correctly sees design as something opposed to workmanship, like Harvey, he too believes workmanship and craftsmanship are basically the same. Calling craftsmanship an “honorific” title for workmanship, Pye ...
Howard Risatti, 2009
7
Art Of Machine Piecing: How to Achieve Quality Workmanship ...
Here are easy-to-learn precision piecing methods that will help you attain quality workmanship and extraordinary quilts. Sally shows how to enjoy the journey from design idea to quilted reality!
Sally Collins, 2010
8
God's workmanship: and, He shall glorify me
This book is a two-in-one volume on the Holy Spirit's work in the life of the believer. Oswald Chambers gives practical insights on the Spirit's work in people's minds and hearts.
Oswald Chambers, 1998
9
Embroidery and Tapestry Weaving: A Practical Text-book of ...
This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923.
Christie Grace, 2010
10
Policyholder's Guide to the Law of Insurance Coverage
This is because it is not always clear whether such losses were caused by " negligence" constituting "faulty workmanship" or some mistake or negligence that does not rise to the level of faulty workmanship. :404 For example, in U.S. West.
Peter J. Kalis, Thomas M. Reiter, James R. Segerdahl, 1997

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «WORKMANSHIP»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term workmanship is used in the context of the following news items.
1
MPs to question ministers over poor workmanship at Nkandla
MPs to question ministers over poor workmanship at Nkandla ... members have regarding the inflation of prices and poor workmanship which occurred during ... «Times LIVE, Jul 15»
2
Schemes in place to promote workmanship quality
Conquas, which is based on a sampling approach, is a good yardstick to measure workmanship quality and has pushed up the workmanship quality of projects ... «The Straits Times, Jul 15»
3
MPs voice concern about shoddy workmanship at Nkandla
The MPs agreed that there was evidence of shoddy workmanship and incomplete construction. On Thursday members of the parliamentary committee on ... «BDlive, Jul 15»
4
Neighbour blames collapse of Halifax site on poor workmanship
Subpar workmanship could be to blame for a building collapse at a construction site in Halifax, one neighbour believes. On Monday, a three-storey ... «TheChronicleHerald.ca, Jul 15»
5
The workmanship! Council tarmacs AROUND cars
Some have laughed the workmanship off. The council says this actually happens fairly regularly, in instances like this, they simply go back and fill in the gaps! «ITV News, Jun 15»
6
Hospital inquiry: Warning signs of poor workmanship ignored
Three reports outlining problems with the construction of Mater Dei Hospital prior to the 1996 election were ignored by the health authorities, the inquiry by ... «Times of Malta, Jun 15»
7
Image, word, workmanship meld at show in Greenwich
The Greenwich (Conn.) Arts Council's Bendheim Gallery is serving as the first public showcase for 21st Editions: The Art of the Book, "The Master Collection of ... «CT Post, Jun 15»
8
Hospital waiver 'does not cover liability and bad workmanship'
The waiver in the contract with the construction firm that built Mater Dei Hospital does not cover liability and bad workmanship, former Foundation for Medical ... «Times of Malta, May 15»
9
Poor workmanship halts housing delivery
Durban -. Corruption and maladministration have become a spanner in the works for the government as it tries to accelerate Reconstruction and Development ... «Independent Online, May 15»
10
Ontario Court Says: Faulty Workmanship Exclusion Is Not Exclusion …
2014 ONSC 7480, the Ontario Superior Court made this bold statement about a faulty workmanship exclusion. In this article, I will take you through the decision ... «Mondaq News Alerts, Apr 15»

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