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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
Example Sentences
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 WebCassie Werber, Quartz, 14 Feb. 2023
The sale, manufacture and import of high-capacity magazines also have been generally banned in California since 2000.
—Amy Harmon, New York Times, 29 Jan. 2023
Laws in California further prohibit the sale and manufacture of unsafe handguns and regulate ghost guns.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 26 Jan. 2023
As currently defined, a product's water footprint is an inventory of the total amount of water that goes into its manufacture.
—Alyson Kenward, Discover Magazine, 29 Mar. 2010
The holding company, which engages in the design, manufacture and marketing of peripherals for PCs, tablets, and other digital platforms, said Nate Olmstead has resigned as CFO and a member of its group management team, effective Feb. 6.
—Denny Jacob, WSJ, 30 Jan. 2023
Because of minimal state and federal regulations on the manufacture of these products, which can be legally purchased in Kentucky, some are skeptical about the safety of delta-8.
—The Courier-Journal, 1 Feb. 2023
Congress allowed the restrictions first put in place in 1994 on the manufacture and sales of the weapons to expire a decade later, unable to muster the political support to counter the powerful gun lobby and reinstate the weapons ban.
—Arkansas Online, 8 Dec. 2022
Congress allowed the restrictions first put in place in 1994 on the manufacture and sales of the weapons to expire a decade later, unable to muster the political support to counter the powerful gun lobby and reinstate the weapons ban.
—Anchorage Daily News, 25 Nov. 2022
Jack Ewing, New York Times, 10 Feb. 2023
This led to an ecosystem and culture where companies that manufacture physical goods, outsourced every level of production to cheaper, offshore alternatives.
—Prince Ghosh, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2023
The Inflation Reduction Act offers billions in incentives to firms that manufacture electric vehicles and batteries in the U.S.
—Joey Garrison, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2022
Earlier this year, the Labor Department accused Alabama plants that manufacture auto parts for Hyundai and Kia of illegally using child labor after Reuters reported that a Hyundai subsidiary near Montgomery employed migrant youths as young as 12.
—Lauren Kaori Gurley, Washington Post, 5 Dec. 2022
The other two witnesses were salesmen for companies that manufacture ultra violet lights to sanitize rooms and objects.
—Andrew Brown, Hartford Courant, 1 Dec. 2022
Other companies that manufacture amoxicillin and those that make Tamiflu and its generics didn’t respond to CNN’s request for comment.
—Brenda Goodman, CNN, 22 Nov. 2022
Companies that manufacture Lightning cables have to join Apple’s MFi Program for $99 a year, then pay Apple an undisclosed royalty for its products.
—Justin Pot, The Atlantic, 15 Nov. 2022
Companies that manufacture, process or pack certain foods, including leafy greens, melons, tomatoes and nut butters, will be required to maintain records at specific points in the supply chain, including harvesting, cooling and shipping.
—Kristina Peterson, WSJ, 15 Nov. 2022
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Noun
The Economist pointed out that the crankshaft in a Mini made by BMW has to cross the English Channel three times for various stages of its manufacture before it can be installed in a car in the UK.
—Cassie Werber, Quartz, 14 Feb. 2023
The sale, manufacture and import of high-capacity magazines also have been generally banned in California since 2000.
—Amy Harmon, New York Times, 29 Jan. 2023
Laws in California further prohibit the sale and manufacture of unsafe handguns and regulate ghost guns.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 26 Jan. 2023
As currently defined, a product's water footprint is an inventory of the total amount of water that goes into its manufacture.
—Alyson Kenward, Discover Magazine, 29 Mar. 2010
The holding company, which engages in the design, manufacture and marketing of peripherals for PCs, tablets, and other digital platforms, said Nate Olmstead has resigned as CFO and a member of its group management team, effective Feb. 6.
—Denny Jacob, WSJ, 30 Jan. 2023
Because of minimal state and federal regulations on the manufacture of these products, which can be legally purchased in Kentucky, some are skeptical about the safety of delta-8.
—The Courier-Journal, 1 Feb. 2023
Congress allowed the restrictions first put in place in 1994 on the manufacture and sales of the weapons to expire a decade later, unable to muster the political support to counter the powerful gun lobby and reinstate the weapons ban.
—Arkansas Online, 8 Dec. 2022
Congress allowed the restrictions first put in place in 1994 on the manufacture and sales of the weapons to expire a decade later, unable to muster the political support to counter the powerful gun lobby and reinstate the weapons ban.
—Anchorage Daily News, 25 Nov. 2022
Verb
Potentially more significant are subsidies paid to companies that manufacture batteries in the United States, part of a drive by the Biden administration to establish a domestic supply chain and reduce dependence on China.
—Jack Ewing, New York Times, 10 Feb. 2023
This led to an ecosystem and culture where companies that manufacture physical goods, outsourced every level of production to cheaper, offshore alternatives.
—Prince Ghosh, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2023
The Inflation Reduction Act offers billions in incentives to firms that manufacture electric vehicles and batteries in the U.S.
—Joey Garrison, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2022
Earlier this year, the Labor Department accused Alabama plants that manufacture auto parts for Hyundai and Kia of illegally using child labor after Reuters reported that a Hyundai subsidiary near Montgomery employed migrant youths as young as 12.
—Lauren Kaori Gurley, Washington Post, 5 Dec. 2022
The other two witnesses were salesmen for companies that manufacture ultra violet lights to sanitize rooms and objects.
—Andrew Brown, Hartford Courant, 1 Dec. 2022
Other companies that manufacture amoxicillin and those that make Tamiflu and its generics didn’t respond to CNN’s request for comment.
—Brenda Goodman, CNN, 22 Nov. 2022
Companies that manufacture Lightning cables have to join Apple’s MFi Program for $99 a year, then pay Apple an undisclosed royalty for its products.
—Justin Pot, The Atlantic, 15 Nov. 2022
Companies that manufacture, process or pack certain foods, including leafy greens, melons, tomatoes and nut butters, will be required to maintain records at specific points in the supply chain, including harvesting, cooling and shipping.
—Kristina Peterson, WSJ, 15 Nov. 2022
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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 21 Mar. 2023.
Kids Definition
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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