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.
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.
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.
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.
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