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manufacturing

/ˌmænjuˈfæktʃərɪŋ/intermediate Level

English Meaning & Definitions

1.noun

The business or industry of producing goods on a large scale using machinery and industrial processes.

Example Sentences:
  • The city's economy relies heavily on automobile manufacturing.
  • Advancements in technology have revolutionized modern manufacturing.
2.noun

The action or process of making something.

Example Sentences:
  • Strict quality control is required during the manufacturing of medical devices.
  • The company specializes in the manufacturing of eco-friendly packaging.
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Cultural Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'manus' (hand) and 'facere' (to make or do), originally meaning 'made by hand.' Over time during the Industrial Revolution, the meaning shifted from manual production to large-scale industrial production using machines.

Memory Aid & Mnemonic

Think of 'manual' (hand) plus 'fact' (to make): manufacturing originally meant making things by hand before machines took over.

Frequently Asked Questions About “manufacturing

1. What is the meaning of “manufacturing” in English?

In English, manufacturing (noun) is defined as: “The business or industry of producing goods on a large scale using machinery and industrial processes.”.

2. How do you use “manufacturing” in a sentence?

The city's economy relies heavily on automobile manufacturing.

3. What are English synonyms of “manufacturing”?

Common synonyms include:production,fabrication,making,construction

4. What is the etymology and word origin of “manufacturing”?

Derived from the Latin 'manus' (hand) and 'facere' (to make or do), originally meaning 'made by hand.' Over time during the Industrial Revolution, the meaning shifted from manual production to large-scale industrial production using machines.