Meaning & use
manufacturing
The large-scale production of goods using machinery and labor, typically in factories.
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The region's economy depends heavily on car manufacturing and related supply industries.
New robotics have transformed manufacturing, reducing the need for manual assembly work.
A note on using this word
Manufacturing refers specifically to making physical goods, unlike broader terms like 'industry,' which can include services too.
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