manufacturing
man-yuu-FAKT-shuh-rihng
Manufacturing (noun) means the business or process of turning raw materials into finished products, usually at scale. Example: “The town's economy relies heavily on manufacturing.”
noun
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The business or process of turning raw materials into finished products, usually at scale.
"The town's economy relies heavily on manufacturing."
"Many jobs in the region have disappeared as manufacturing moved overseas."
"She works in car manufacturing and enjoys seeing the finished vehicles."
adj
1
Relating to or used in the production of goods.
"The company opened a new manufacturing plant last year."
"The factory installed new manufacturing equipment to speed up production."
"He studied a manufacturing process used for making glass bottles."
How to use manufacturing
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe industry or process of producing goods, often in factories.
Common pairings
manufacturing sector
manufacturing plant
advanced manufacturing
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What does “manufacturing” mean?
The word “manufacturing” means the business or process of turning raw materials into finished products, usually at scale. In plain terms, the industry or process of producing goods, often in factories.
How do you pronounce “manufacturing”?
“Manufacturing” is pronounced man-yuu-FAKT-shuh-rihng (/ˌmænjəˈfækt͡ʃəɹɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “manufacturing” in a sentence?
Here is “manufacturing” used in a sentence: “The town's economy relies heavily on manufacturing.”
What part of speech is “manufacturing”?
Depending on how it is used, “manufacturing” can be a noun and an adjective.
Is “manufacturing” a common word?
“Manufacturing” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
How many meanings does “manufacturing” have?
“Manufacturing” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the business or process of turning raw materials into finished products, usually at scale.
What is the difference between manufacturing and production?
Manufacturing specifically means making physical goods from raw materials, usually in factories and at scale. Production is a broader term covering the creation of any output — goods, energy, crops, even films. All manufacturing is production, but not all production is manufacturing. Manufacturing implies machinery, assembly, and tangible finished products.
What are the main types of manufacturing?
Common categories include repetitive manufacturing (the same product on a continuous line), batch production (limited runs), job-shop work (small custom orders), and continuous-process manufacturing (materials like chemicals or fuel that flow non-stop). Modern factories increasingly use additive manufacturing, or 3D printing, to build products layer by layer.
Why is manufacturing important?
It turns raw materials into the goods people use every day, from cars to medicines, and is a major engine of national economies. Manufacturing creates jobs, drives innovation and exports, and supports countless related industries in supply chains. A strong manufacturing base is often seen as central to a country's economic resilience.
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