manufacturing

Making products from basic materials, usually in large amounts with machines.

• Manufacturing takes place in this building.
• New machines have reduced our manufacturing costs.
• The company uses recycled plastic in its manufacturing process.

Similar words: production

Common phrases: manufacturing process, manufacturing costs, car manufacturing

The part of the economy that makes goods in factories.

• My brother works in manufacturing.
• Manufacturing provides thousands of jobs in this region.
• The country depends heavily on manufacturing and tourism.

Similar words: industry

Common phrases: manufacturing sector, manufacturing jobs, work in manufacturing