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industry

Meaning in simple English

US /ˈɪndəstri/

industry means: All the businesses that provide the same kind of goods or services.

noun

BUSINESS SECTORB1

All the businesses that provide the same kind of goods or services.

  • She works in the film industry.
  • The tourism industry grew last year.
  • Several industries are facing staff shortages.

Similar words: sector, trade, business

Common phrases: tourism industry, film industry, software industry

MAKING GOODSB1

A type of business that makes a particular kind of product.

  • He works in the car industry.
  • The clothing industry employs thousands of people here.
  • Local industries produce furniture and glass.

Similar words: manufacturing sector

Common phrases: clothing industry, car industry, steel industry

GOODS PRODUCTIONB2

Businesses that make physical products, considered together.

  • Industry provides many jobs in this region.
  • The economy depends on agriculture and industry.
  • Heavy industry uses large amounts of energy.

Similar words: manufacturing

Common phrases: heavy industry, manufacturing industry, industry and agriculture

HARD WORKC2

The quality of working hard and carefully.

  • Her industry impressed her teachers.
  • Through patience and industry, he finished the task.
  • The team showed remarkable industry throughout the project.

Similar words: diligence, hard work

Opposites: laziness, idleness

Common phrases: great industry, tireless industry, industry and patience

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