man·u·fac·ture
ˌman-yə-ˈfak-chər 
ˌma-nə-
1
: something made from raw materials by hand or by machinery
imports most manufactures used by consumers—
D. L. Cohn
D. L. Cohn2
a
: the process of making wares by hand or by machinery especially when carried on systematically with division of labor
the manufacture of automobiles
b
: a productive industry using mechanical power and machinery
3
: the act or process of producing something
the manufacture of blood goes on constantly in the human body—Morris Fishbein
Morris Fishbein
manufactured; manufacturing
ˌman-yə-ˈfak-chə-riŋ
-ˈfak-shriŋ,
ˌma-nə-
1
: to make into a product suitable for use
2
a
: to make from raw materials by hand or by machinery
b
: to produce according to an organized plan and with division of labor
c
: prefabricate
a manufactured home
4
: to produce as if by manufacturing : create
writers who manufacture stories for television
: to engage in manufacture
manufacturing
noun
Examples of manufacture in a Sentence
Noun
materials used in the manufacture of cars
We're developing new methods of paper manufacture.
Verb
materials used in manufacturing cars
a company that manufactures wool and cotton clothing
Recent Examples on the WebTony Leopardo, The Mercury News, 8 Apr. 2024
This brand produces, manufactures, and distributes a wide variety of CBD products.
—Luke Knapp, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
Youngkin also signed identical House and Senate bills prohibiting the manufacture, sale or possession of an auto sear, a device used to convert a semiautomatic firearm into an automatic weapon.
—Laura Vozzella, Washington Post, 27 Mar. 2024
These and the new Cabinet of Wonders trilogy are quickly becoming the signature aesthetic of La Fabrique du Temps, Louis Vuitton’s modern manufacture in Switzerland.
—Carol Besler, Robb Report, 12 Mar. 2024
The legislation prohibits the sale, manufacture or distribution of inclined sleepers for infants and crib bumpers.
—Kate Gibson, CBS News, 8 Mar. 2024
A number of imports traditionally coming from China have shifted to other Asian markets – Vietnam, Cambodia, Taiwan, Japan – for either manufacture or final assembly to skirt the tariffs.
—Ken Roberts, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024
But President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that domestic manufacture is key to Ukraine’s being able to sustain its defense.
—David L. Stern, Washington Post, 20 Mar. 2024
In recent months manufactures of electric big rigs raised their prices to as much as $450,000 to $500,000.
—Russ Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2024
Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 12 Apr. 2024
Back then, Germany was a global leader in manufacturing solar cells as part of an early effort to decarbonize their coal-heavy power grid.
—Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 12 Apr. 2024
At the moment, the company is only manufacturing vehicles in Europe.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Apr. 2024
A week after graduating high school in 1942, Ms. McCormack got an engineering job at an Ohio defense plant manufacturing machine guns and shipping them overseas to Allied forces.
—Kayla Guo, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2024
During these trips, the girls would visit the factories where the clothing was manufactured and select their favorite designs.
—Jordan Greene, Peoplemag, 9 Apr. 2024
Of 16 bandages manufactured in black or brown skin tones for people of color, 10 fell into that contamination range.
—Jeffrey Kluger, TIME, 5 Apr. 2024
Both vehicles taken near the Ronald McDonald House last month were manufactured by Kia.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 5 Apr. 2024
The deal was made in connection with Novo Holdings’s acquisition of the drug manufacturing company Catalent.
—Bruce Gil, Quartz, 29 Mar. 2024
Noun
The manufactures suggested retail price (MSRP), including the $1,395 destination charge, is: $51,765.
—Tony Leopardo, The Mercury News, 8 Apr. 2024
This brand produces, manufactures, and distributes a wide variety of CBD products.
—Luke Knapp, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
Youngkin also signed identical House and Senate bills prohibiting the manufacture, sale or possession of an auto sear, a device used to convert a semiautomatic firearm into an automatic weapon.
—Laura Vozzella, Washington Post, 27 Mar. 2024
These and the new Cabinet of Wonders trilogy are quickly becoming the signature aesthetic of La Fabrique du Temps, Louis Vuitton’s modern manufacture in Switzerland.
—Carol Besler, Robb Report, 12 Mar. 2024
The legislation prohibits the sale, manufacture or distribution of inclined sleepers for infants and crib bumpers.
—Kate Gibson, CBS News, 8 Mar. 2024
A number of imports traditionally coming from China have shifted to other Asian markets – Vietnam, Cambodia, Taiwan, Japan – for either manufacture or final assembly to skirt the tariffs.
—Ken Roberts, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024
But President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that domestic manufacture is key to Ukraine’s being able to sustain its defense.
—David L. Stern, Washington Post, 20 Mar. 2024
In recent months manufactures of electric big rigs raised their prices to as much as $450,000 to $500,000.
—Russ Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2024
Verb
The logo was seen on Issa Rae in the last season of Insecure that was designed by Luther Young and manufactured by Melanie Marie Jewelry.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 12 Apr. 2024
Back then, Germany was a global leader in manufacturing solar cells as part of an early effort to decarbonize their coal-heavy power grid.
—Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 12 Apr. 2024
At the moment, the company is only manufacturing vehicles in Europe.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Apr. 2024
A week after graduating high school in 1942, Ms. McCormack got an engineering job at an Ohio defense plant manufacturing machine guns and shipping them overseas to Allied forces.
—Kayla Guo, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2024
During these trips, the girls would visit the factories where the clothing was manufactured and select their favorite designs.
—Jordan Greene, Peoplemag, 9 Apr. 2024
Of 16 bandages manufactured in black or brown skin tones for people of color, 10 fell into that contamination range.
—Jeffrey Kluger, TIME, 5 Apr. 2024
Both vehicles taken near the Ronald McDonald House last month were manufactured by Kia.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 5 Apr. 2024
The deal was made in connection with Novo Holdings’s acquisition of the drug manufacturing company Catalent.
—Bruce Gil, Quartz, 29 Mar. 2024
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Word History
Etymology
Noun and Verb
Middle French, from Medieval Latin manufactura, from Latin manu factus, literally, made by hand
First Known Use
Noun
1567, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Verb
1648, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1
Phrases Containing manufacture
Dictionary Entries Near manufacture
Cite this Entry
“Manufacture.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/manufacture. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.
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manufacture
1 of 2 noun
man·u·fac·ture
ˌman-(y)ə-ˈfak-chər
1
: something made from raw materials
2
: the making of products by hand or machinery
3
: production sense 2
the manufacture of blood in the body
manufacture
2 of 2 verb
manufactured; manufacturing
-ˈfak-chə-riŋ,
-ˈfak-shriŋ
1
: to make into a product suitable for use
manufacture wool
2
: to make from raw materials by hand or by machinery
3
: to make up sometimes with the intention of misleading
manufacturing
noun
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