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Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun The skill or vocation of a craftsman; the state of being a craftsman; mechanical workmanship.
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- noun The work of a craftsman.
from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License.
- noun The quality of being a
craftsman . - noun An example of a craftsman's work.
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- noun skill in an occupation or trade
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Examples
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The opposition between "experimentalism" and "craftsmanship" is patently obvious, of course, and we know before reading the rest of the review that we ought to avoid Lutz because he isn't a "craftsman."
Book Reviewing 2010
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Their craftsmanship is exquisite, and their price is amazingly affordable.
Favorite Things: Original Catholic Art regina doman 2009
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Heidi thinks the craftsmanship is great and likes the day dress but doesn't love the high-fashion look.
Una LaMarche: Project Runway Episode 9 Recap: Eyeshadow of a Doubt Una LaMarche 2010
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But it's kind of sad that so much craftsmanship is now long gone.
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Heidi thinks the craftsmanship is great and likes the day dress but doesn't love the high-fashion look.
Una LaMarche: Project Runway Episode 9 Recap: Eyeshadow of a Doubt Una LaMarche 2010
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I don't know how terrifying this is, but the craftsmanship is stunning.
Would This 16th Century Helmet Terrify a Jousting Opponent? 2009
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The craftsmanship is obvious, and the textures it generates are often striking, but the music's lack of harmonic movement is sometimes frustrating.
Tüür: Symphony No 6, "Strata"; Noësis Andrew Clements 2010
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The craftsmanship is rough and the finished products are uneven.
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I don't know how terrifying this is, but the craftsmanship is stunning.
Would This 16th Century Helmet Terrify a Jousting Opponent? » E-Mail 2009
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Careful and considered craftsmanship is obviously one of Mivasagar's guiding principals, not to mention an appreciation for refined and elegant quality - the show was 100% silk.
Marissa Bronfman: Toronto Fashion Week: Fun Fashion and Glamorous Garb Rules the Runway Marissa Bronfman 2010
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Words with the same meaning
- ability
- address
- adeptness
- adroitness
- airmanship
- architecture
- artfulness
- artisanship
- artistry
- assembly
- bravura
- brilliance
- building
- capability
- capacity
- casting
- cleverness
- command
- competence
- composition
- construction
- control
- conversion
- coordination
- craft
- crafting
- creation
- cultivation
- cunning
- deftness
- devising
- dexterity
- dexterousness
- dextrousness
- diplomacy
- efficiency
- elaboration
- erection
- expertise
- extraction
- fabrication
- facility
- fashioning
- finesse
- formation
- forming
- formulation
- framing
- grace
- grip
- growing
- handicraft
- handiness
- handiwork
- harvesting
- horsemanship
- ingeniousness
- ingenuity
- know-how
- machining
- making
- manufacture
- manufacturing
- marksmanship
- mastership
- mastery
- milling
- mining
- molding
- practical ability
- prefabrication
- preparation
- processing
- producing
- proficiency
- prowess
- quickness
- raising
- readiness
- refining
- resource
- resourcefulness
- savoir-faire
- savvy
- seamanship
- shaping
- skill
- skillfulness
- smelting
- style
- tact
- tactfulness
- technical brilliance
- technical mastery
- technical skill
- technique
- timing
- virtuosity
- wit
- wizardry
- workmanship
dbemily commented on the word craftsmanship
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February 14, 2010