Meaning & use

manufacturing

noun·Everyday

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.

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Manufacturing refers specifically to making physical goods, unlike broader terms like 'industry,' which can include services too.

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