Manufacture
/ˌmænjuˈfæktʃər/
Definitions
2 meaningsTo make or produce goods, especially on a large scale, using machinery.
/ˌmænjuˈfæktʃər/
To make something, especially on a large scale using machinery.
The factory manufactures thousands of smartphones every day.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're making lots and lots of toys in a toy factory. That's what manufacturing is! It's making things in a big way, usually with machines.
👶 For kids: Making things in a factory, like toys or cars.
More Examples
This company manufactures high-quality furniture.
They manufacture textiles in that region.
How It's Used
"The company manufactures cars in several factories."
"The factory manufactures steel products."
The process of making products by machines, particularly in a factory.
/ˌmænjuˈfæktʃər/
The process or business of making products by machinery, especially on a large scale.
Manufacturing is a key industry in this country.
💡 Simply: It's like the entire process of making things, from the materials to the finished product. Think of the whole factory working together!
👶 For kids: When a factory makes lots of things.
More Examples
The company has invested heavily in its manufacturing facilities.
Advances in manufacturing technology have increased productivity.
How It's Used
"Manufacturing is a vital part of the nation's economy."
"The company specializes in electronics manufacturing."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Idioms & expressions
Made in...
Referring to the origin of manufacture, often printed on products.
"This jacket is made in Italy."
From Middle French *manufacture* (hand-making), from Latin *manus* (hand) + *factura* (a making, a working).
Originally used to describe the making of things by hand, then evolved to include machine-made products in the Industrial Revolution.
Memory tip
Think of 'manual facture' – using hands and tools to make things, but now it involves machines.
Word Origin
"hand + making"