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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To address the latter, the EMPA team's next step will be to streamline mass production.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 25 July 2025
Shopping from smaller businesses or local makers that prioritize quality over mass production is key if your budget allows.
—Tessa Cooper, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 July 2025
Although there will remain a role for more advanced and expensive autonomous systems in which the United States retains an edge, the sheer scale of Ukraine’s mass production yields an important and complementary advantage.
—Jon Finer, Foreign Affairs, 7 July 2025
Here, initial batches are utilized to evaluate and enhance the manufacturing process before mass production begins.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
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Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 25 July 2025
Shopping from smaller businesses or local makers that prioritize quality over mass production is key if your budget allows.
—Tessa Cooper, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 July 2025
Although there will remain a role for more advanced and expensive autonomous systems in which the United States retains an edge, the sheer scale of Ukraine’s mass production yields an important and complementary advantage.
—Jon Finer, Foreign Affairs, 7 July 2025
Here, initial batches are utilized to evaluate and enhance the manufacturing process before mass production begins.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for mass production
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“Mass production.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mass%20production. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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