The skill and quality evident in something made or produced by hand or craft. The degree of excellence in execution or construction of an object.
From Middle English, combining 'workman' (a skilled laborer) with the suffix '-ship' indicating a state, condition, or quality. The word emerged in the 14th century to describe the characteristic quality of skilled craftwork, emphasizing human skill over mass production.
Workmanship embodies a profound respect for human skill and attention to detail that predates industrial mass production. The word itself honors the craftsperson by making their skill level the defining characteristic of the object - it's not just a product, but a testament to someone's mastery and care.
Gendered suffix ('man') embedded in term for craft quality; parallels 'craftsmanship' which similarly erases women artisans and makers.
Use 'craftsmanship', 'quality', or 'execution' to focus on the work rather than assumed gender.
["craftsmanship","quality","execution","skill"]
Women have been master artisans, jewelers, and craftspeople across history; these terms historically obscured their work.
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