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
David UpdikeExamples of mass production in a Sentence
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Montañez met resistance working with the research and development team while creating a spicy seasoning for mass production, according to the lawsuit.
—Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2024
Korean researchers have developed a 100-inch NTS display for mass production at a tenth of the cost.
—Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 18 July 2024
The prospect of cost-effective mass production could be a major boost for the company’s efforts worldwide and in the efforts that the San Jose headquarters will guide.
—George Avalos, Orange County Register, 17 June 2024
Which means the technologies this bill is meant to be fostering will be competing with solar, wind, and batteries that will have benefitted from decades of price drops that come from mass production.
—John Timmer, Ars Technica, 21 June 2024
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Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2024
Korean researchers have developed a 100-inch NTS display for mass production at a tenth of the cost.
—Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 18 July 2024
The prospect of cost-effective mass production could be a major boost for the company’s efforts worldwide and in the efforts that the San Jose headquarters will guide.
—George Avalos, Orange County Register, 17 June 2024
Which means the technologies this bill is meant to be fostering will be competing with solar, wind, and batteries that will have benefitted from decades of price drops that come from mass production.
—John Timmer, Ars Technica, 21 June 2024
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 27 Jul. 2024.
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