manufacture

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noun

man·​u·​fac·​ture ˌman-yə-ˈfak-chər How to pronounce manufacture (audio)
ˌma-nə-
1
: something made from raw materials by hand or by machinery
imports most manufactures used by consumersD. L. Cohn
2
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 bodyMorris Fishbein

manufacture

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verb

manufactured; manufacturing ˌman-yə-ˈfak-chə-riŋ How to pronounce manufacture (audio)
-ˈfak-shriŋ,
ˌma-nə-

transitive verb

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
3
: invent, fabricate
known to manufacture evidence
4
: to produce as if by manufacturing : create
writers who manufacture stories for television

intransitive verb

: to engage in manufacture
manufacturability
ˌman-yə-ˌfak-chə-rə-ˈbi-lə-tē How to pronounce manufacture (audio)
-ˌfak-shrə-ˈbi-
ˌma-nə-
noun
manufacturable
ˌman-yə-ˈfak-chə-rə-bəl How to pronounce manufacture (audio)
-ˈfak-shrə-bəl
ˌma-nə-
adjective
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 Web
Noun
Powering the watch is the new El Primero 3630 automatic high-frequency manufacture caliber, with a power reserve of 60 hours. Cait Bazemore, Robb Report, 5 Mar. 2024 With 185 more acres to fill, Neighborhood 91 is seeking out more like-minded companies to join its supply chain ecosystem, manufacture parts, and drive innovation. Carolyn Schwaar, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024 The manufactures suggested retail price ( MSRP), including the $1,365 inland freight and handling charge, is: $49,480. Tony Leopardo, The Mercury News, 21 Jan. 2024 This claim aligns with last week’s press release announcing the new uniforms, which fully credited Nike with everything but the actual manufacture of the garments. Amanda Mull, The Atlantic, 20 Feb. 2024 In adults, excessive lead exposure (from car exhaust, pesticides, battery manufacture, and more) can cause high blood pressure, along with brain, kidney, and reproductive issues. Ali Francis, Bon Appétit, 23 Jan. 2024 In the center of the city, the Artem factory, which the Ukrainian authorities say manufactures missiles and aircraft parts, was engulfed in columns of smoke. Daria Mitiuk, New York Times, 29 Dec. 2023 But because electrons are difficult to control, this process is not suitable for large-scale chip manufacture. The Physics Arxiv Blog, Discover Magazine, 29 Dec. 2023 The reason for this is the substantial greenhouse gas emissions generated in the manufacture of an EV. Andrew Stuttaford, National Review, 11 Feb. 2024
Verb
This is also considered a contract-grade item, meaning it is manufactured to meet the long-lasting demands of both residential and commercial spaces. L. Daniela Alvarez, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Mar. 2024 Lawmakers also approved using electrocution and nitrogen gas for executions, and shielding information about the companies that manufacture and supply the drugs for lethal injection. Rick Rojas, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2024 But the Times’ lawyer told the newspaper that the VCR precedent shouldn’t apply since copying movies was not a key aspect of manufacturing a VCR while today’s large language models depended on making copies of the Times’ content as part of the training process. Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 5 Mar. 2024 Maxar Intelligence, through its satellite fleet, focuses on Earth intelligence and geospatial analytics, while Maxar Space Systems designs and manufactures spacecraft and space hardware. George Dvorsky / Gizmodo, Quartz, 4 Mar. 2024 Is the crucial services sector growing faster than manufacturing? 30,000-foot-view: While factory activity has contracted for nearly 1½ years, the much larger service sector has expanded for 13 straight months. Paul Davidson, USA TODAY, 3 Mar. 2024 Tesla is starting to open up its superior network to EVs manufactured by other automakers, but Ionna will be looking to earn its own reputation for reliability. Peter Douglas, The Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2024 A little more than two weeks later, the tech billionaire filed to reincorporate his spacecraft manufacturing company, SpaceX, in Texas. Antonio Pequeño Iv, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024 The organization, which ensures eclipse glasses are in compliance with the International Organization for Standardization, says most approved vendors use solar filters manufactured by AstroSolar and Thousand Oaks Optical, according to Space.com. Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 24 Feb. 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

Time Traveler
The first known use of manufacture was in 1567

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Cite this Entry

“Manufacture.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/manufacture. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

manufacture

1 of 2 noun
man·​u·​fac·​ture ˌman-(y)ə-ˈfak-chər How to pronounce manufacture (audio)
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
Etymology

Noun

from early French manufacture "something made," from Latin manufactus "made by hand," from earlier manu "by hand" (from manus "hand") and factus, past participle of facere "to make, do" — related to factory, fashion, manage, manual

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