noun
manufacturing
man-yuu-FAKT-shuh-rihng
noun
1
The business or process of turning raw materials into finished products, usually at scale.
"The town's economy relies heavily on manufacturing."
adj
1
Relating to or used in the production of goods.
"The company opened a new manufacturing plant last year."
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
Word Forms
manufacturings plural
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