manufacture

¹man·u·fac·ture

noun \ˌman-yə-ˈfak-chər, ˌma-nə-\

Definition of MANUFACTURE

1

: something made from raw materials by hand or by machinery

2

a : the process of making wares by hand or by machinery especially when carried on systematically with division of labor b : a productive industry using mechanical power and machinery

3

: the act or process of producing something

Examples of MANUFACTURE

1. materials used in the manufacture of cars
2. We're developing new methods of paper manufacture.

Origin of MANUFACTURE

Middle French, from Medieval Latin manufactura, from Latin manu factus, literally, made by hand

First Known Use: 1567

Other Business Terms

amortize, caveat emptor, clearinghouse, divest, due diligence, emolument, green-collar, marque, overhead, perquisite

Rhymes with MANUFACTURE

compound fracture, simple fracture