manufacturing

man-u-fac-tur-ing · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    The large-scale production of goods, especially using machinery in factories.

  2. 2.

    Relating to the production of goods.

  3. 3.

    The sector of industry involved in making products.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    manufacturing plant — a factory where goods are produced
  • •
    manufacturing process — the steps involved in making products
  • •
    lean manufacturing — a production method focused on minimizing waste

Related words

See also: factory, industry, manufacture, production
Synonyms: fabrication, industry, production

Etymology

Present participle of "manufacture," from Latin manu factum ("made by hand"). See [[manufacture]].