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manufactured
man-yuu-FAKT-shuhd
Manufactured (adj) means Produced by machines or industry rather than occurring naturally. Example: “Manufactured goods from the factory are shipped to shops all over the country.”
adj
1
Produced by machines or industry rather than occurring naturally.
"Manufactured goods from the factory are shipped to shops all over the country."
"Some people prefer natural fabrics to manufactured ones like polyester."
"The label listed all the manufactured ingredients."
2
Artificially created or staged rather than genuine.
"The singer's tears seemed manufactured, as if they were meant only for the cameras."
"He disliked the manufactured excitement of the game show."
"Critics called the scandal a manufactured controversy."
How to use manufactured
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither factory-made, or, figuratively, fake and deliberately staged.
Common pairings
manufactured goods
manufactured outrage
manufactured crisis
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- most manufactured
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Rhymes for manufactured
uncured
figured
injured
assured
secured
insured
scoured
coloured
captured
favoured
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Frequently asked questions
What does “manufactured” mean?
The word “manufactured” means produced by machines or industry rather than occurring naturally. In plain terms, either factory-made, or, figuratively, fake and deliberately staged.
How do you pronounce “manufactured”?
“Manufactured” is pronounced man-yuu-FAKT-shuhd (/ˌmænjəˈfækt͡ʃɚd/ in IPA).
How do you use “manufactured” in a sentence?
Here is “manufactured” used in a sentence: “The label listed all the manufactured ingredients.”
What part of speech is “manufactured”?
“Manufactured” is an adjective.
Is “manufactured” a common word?
“Manufactured” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “manufactured” have?
“Manufactured” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: produced by machines or industry rather than occurring naturally.
What is the difference between "manufactured" and "handmade"?
"Manufactured" describes goods produced by machines or industry, typically in large quantities, whereas "handmade" items are crafted by hand. Manufactured products tend to be uniform and mass-produced, while handmade ones are individually made.
What is the difference between "manufactured" and "genuine"?
When "manufactured" is used to mean staged or contrived, it is the opposite of "genuine." A genuine reaction is real and spontaneous, while a manufactured one has been fabricated or orchestrated to appear real.
Is "manufactured" only used for physical products?
No. "Manufactured" literally refers to items made by machines or industry, but it is also used figuratively for feelings, events, or images that are artificially created rather than authentic, such as "manufactured" enthusiasm or a "manufactured" scandal.
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