mass production
noun
: production of goods in considerable quantities usually by machinery
Beginning with the mass production of cotton clothing, the Industrial Revolution produced a parade of synthetic fabrics, including nylon and rayon.—
Joseph A. Amato
Joseph A. AmatoDespite the larger commercial space, Sans Souci maintains their artisanal philosophy: no machines, no preservatives, and no mass production. Everything is hand-dipped and cut.—Amy Johansson
Amy JohanssonWe learned about the railroad … and the way the mass production of nails revolutionized the building of balloon-frame houses …—David Updike
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At the expo, staff said that mass production could begin by late 2026.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 21 Apr. 2026
The demonstration of fast-improving robotic speed and autonomy comes as China’s tech industry is rapidly scaling up mass production of humanoid robots to explore possible uses in the real world.
—Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 20 Apr. 2026
According to Siesing, the design pendulum began to swing back in favor of mass production about six decades later.
—Tessa Cooper, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Apr. 2026
By contrast, Russian drones have lagged as the Kremlin focuses on mass production of a few models over innovation, while senior military commanders have also been resistant to change, ISW said.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 13 Apr. 2026
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Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 21 Apr. 2026
The demonstration of fast-improving robotic speed and autonomy comes as China’s tech industry is rapidly scaling up mass production of humanoid robots to explore possible uses in the real world.
—Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 20 Apr. 2026
According to Siesing, the design pendulum began to swing back in favor of mass production about six decades later.
—Tessa Cooper, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Apr. 2026
By contrast, Russian drones have lagged as the Kremlin focuses on mass production of a few models over innovation, while senior military commanders have also been resistant to change, ISW said.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 13 Apr. 2026
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“Mass production.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mass%20production. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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