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manufacturing
/ˌmæn.jəˈfæk.tʃər.ɪŋ/
[/ˌmæn.jəˈfæk.tʃər.ɪŋ/]
large-scale production
Intermediatenoun
Definition
The process of making goods in large quantities, usually in factories with machines.
Example
The town's economy depended heavily on car manufacturing until the large factory finally closed down.
The town's economy depended heavily on car manufacturing until the large factory finally closed down.
Etymology
From 'manufacture', from Latin 'manu' (by hand) plus 'factura' (a making).
How & Where It’s Used
Used in industry, economics, and business discussions.