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10 Language-to-English DictionariesMass production
/ˈmæs prəˌdʌk.ʃən/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The manufacture of large quantities of standardized products, often using assembly lines or automated technology.
"The automobile industry relies heavily on mass production to meet consumer demand." - 2
A system of production that emphasizes efficiency and high output.
"Mass production techniques have revolutionized the way consumer goods are created."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term combines 'mass', derived from Latin 'massa' (lump, heap), and 'production', from Latin 'productio' (to lead forth or bring forth). It emerged in the early 20th century, notably popularized by Henry Ford and the automotive industry, to describe the manufacturing of standardized products in large quantities using assembly lines.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Mass production" is said worldwide
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Production de masse
Transliteration: pro-dyksyohn duh mahs
"La production de masse a transformé l'industrie automobile."
Massenproduktion
Transliteration: ma-sen-pro-duk-tsi-on
"Die Massenproduktion hat die Herstellung von Konsumgütern revolutioniert."
Produzione di massa
Transliteration: pro-du-tsyo-ne dee mahs-sa
"La produzione di massa è fondamentale nell'industria moderna."
Producción en masa
Transliteration: pro-duk-syon en mah-sa
"La producción en masa ha permitido reducir costos en la fabricación."
Produção em massa
Transliteration: pro-du-sao em mah-sa
"A produção em massa é uma característica da indústria moderna."
मास उत्पादन
Transliteration: maas utpaadan
"मास उत्पादन ने औद्योगिक क्रांति में महत्वपूर्ण भूमिका निभाई।"
大规模生产
Transliteration: dà guīmó shēngchǎn
"大规模生产改变了制造业的面貌。"
대량 생산
Transliteration: daeryang saengsan
"대량 생산은 현대 산업의 핵심입니다."
大量生産
Transliteration: tairyō seisan
"大量生産は効率的な製造方法です。"
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