B2noun1K

Manufacturing

UK /["/ˌmænjuˈfæktʃərɪŋ/"]/US /["/ˌmænjuˈfæktʃərɪŋ/"]/

Definition

the business or industry of producing goods in large quantities in factories, etc.

In simple words: Making goods in large quantities, usually in factories.

Examples

Many jobs in manufacturing were lost during the recession.
The company has established its first manufacturing base in Europe.
manufacturing industry
He now works on the manufacturing side of the business.
The company set up a manufacturing operation in Lisbon.

Usage notes

Used in business and industry contexts. More common in formal discussions and reports. Not typically used in casual conversation.

Grammar pattern

manufacturing + object

Memory hint

Think of 'manu-factory' — a place where people make things.

Collocations

large-scale
small-scale
industrial
business
company
enterprise

Synonyms

production
manufacture
assembly
fabrication
creation

Antonyms

destruction
dismantling

Common mistakes

Confused with 'manufacture' as a verb.
Omitting 'manufacturing' when referring to the manufacturing sector.
Using it in informal contexts incorrectly.