Pronunciation

/ˌmænjuːˈfækʧər/

Definitions

• Noun: The process of making goods or products using tools, machinery, and labor; the act of producing something on a large scale. For example: “The company specializes in the manufacture of electronic devices.”
• Verb: To make (something) by combining raw materials through mechanical, chemical, or other industrial processes; to produce on a large scale. For example: “They manufacture high-quality furniture in their local factory.”

Noun usage examples

• “The automobile industry involves the manufacture of vehicles and parts.”
• “Improving the efficiency of the manufacturing process can reduce costs.”

Verb usage examples

• “Several countries have started to manufacture vaccines domestically.”
• “The company manufactures a wide range of consumer products.”

Phrases

• “Manufacturing sector”: refers to the part of the economy that deals with the production of goods.
• “Mass manufacture”: the production of goods in large quantities often using assembly-line techniques.
• “Custom manufacture”: creating goods according to specific customer requirements.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The manufacture of textiles was once a dominant industry in this region.”
• Verb: “We will be responsible for designing and manufacturing the new product line.”

Synonyms

• Production
• Making
• Fabrication
• Assembly
• Creation
• Building
• Construction
• Processing
• Output
• Manufacture (as a verb can also be synonymous with its noun form)