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Craftsmanship vs Professionalism - What's the difference?

craftsmanship | professionalism |

As nouns the difference between craftsmanship and professionalism

is that craftsmanship is the quality of being a craftsman while professionalism is the status, methods, character or standards expected of a professional or of a professional organization, such as reliability, discretion, evenhandedness, and fair play.

craftsmanship

English

Alternative forms

* craftmanship

Noun

(en-noun)
  • The quality of being a craftsman.
  • An example of a craftsman's work.
    • The craftsmanship on the antique chair was exquisite.

    Synonyms

    *workmanship

    Related terms

    * craftspersonship * craftswomanship

    professionalism

    English

    Noun

    (en-noun)
  • The status, methods, character or standards expected of a professional or of a professional organization, such as reliability, discretion, evenhandedness, and fair play.
  • The use of professionals rather than amateurs in any sport etc.