manufacture
6 synonyms and 0 antonyms for manufacture, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The process of making goods, typically on a large scale using machinery.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use manufacture
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Latin manū factus, literally "made by hand" — ironic, since the word now usually means made by machine.
Full origin of manufacture →Frequently asked questions
What does “manufacture” mean?
The word “manufacture” means the process of making goods, typically on a large scale using machinery. In plain terms, to produce goods on a large scale, or, figuratively, to make up a false story or excuse.
How do you pronounce “manufacture”?
“Manufacture” is pronounced manyuu-FAKCHUH (/ˌmænjuˈfækt͡ʃɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “manufacture” in a sentence?
Here is “manufacture” used in a sentence: “The plant specializes in the manufacture of car parts.”
What part of speech is “manufacture”?
Depending on how it is used, “manufacture” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “manufacture” come from?
The word “manufacture” comes from Latin. From Latin manū factus, literally "made by hand" — ironic, since the word now usually means made by machine.
Is “manufacture” a common word?
“Manufacture” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
How many meanings does “manufacture” have?
“Manufacture” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the process of making goods, typically on a large scale using machinery.
What is the difference between manufacture and produce?
To manufacture means specifically to make goods on a large scale, typically using machinery, as in factories. Produce is a much broader verb that covers any kind of making or creating, from growing crops to generating results, so all manufacturing is producing but not all producing is manufacturing.
What is the difference between manufacture and fabricate?
Both verbs can mean to make something, and both can mean to invent something false. In everyday use, manufacture leans toward large-scale factory production of goods, while fabricate is more strongly associated with making things up, as in "fabricated evidence"; fabricate is also used technically for constructing components.
Does manufacturing always involve machines?
Not necessarily. To manufacture is to make goods on a large scale using machines or labor, so the defining idea is organized, large-scale production rather than machinery itself, although modern manufacture typically relies heavily on machines.