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nonmanufacturing

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non·​man·​u·​fac·​tur·​ing | \ ˌnän-ˌman-yə-ˈfak-chə-riŋ How to pronounce nonmanufacturing (audio) , ˌma-nə-, -ˈfak-shriŋ \

Definition of nonmanufacturing

: not of or relating to the process of making wares by hand or by machinery : not of or relating to manufacturing nonmanufacturing industries/jobs

First Known Use of nonmanufacturing

1788, in the meaning defined above

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“Nonmanufacturing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nonmanufacturing. Accessed 29 May. 2020.

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