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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That includes validating the hardware design, preparing injection molds for the plastic components, certification and regulatory testing, quality control for a pilot batch, and finally, mass production.
—New Atlas, 15 Mar. 2026
Ishizuka explained that creating a full prototype would also require a compatible bottom cell and tandem technology, so the research is not yet ready for mass production.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 14 Mar. 2026
To counter the Shaheds, Kyiv developed low-cost interceptor drones priced at roughly $1,000 to $2,000, moving the systems from prototype to mass production within months last year.
—Samya Kullab, Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 2026
To counter the Shaheds, Kyiv developed low-cost interceptor drones priced at roughly $1,000 to $2,000, moving the systems from prototype to mass production within months in 2025.
—Samya Kullab, Fortune, 7 Mar. 2026
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New Atlas, 15 Mar. 2026
Ishizuka explained that creating a full prototype would also require a compatible bottom cell and tandem technology, so the research is not yet ready for mass production.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 14 Mar. 2026
To counter the Shaheds, Kyiv developed low-cost interceptor drones priced at roughly $1,000 to $2,000, moving the systems from prototype to mass production within months last year.
—Samya Kullab, Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 2026
To counter the Shaheds, Kyiv developed low-cost interceptor drones priced at roughly $1,000 to $2,000, moving the systems from prototype to mass production within months in 2025.
—Samya Kullab, Fortune, 7 Mar. 2026
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 19 Mar. 2026.
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