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industrial

adjective

Definition of industrial

as in mechanical

of or relating to manufacture performed by humans or machines rather than natural processes They utilize industrial practices to produce large quantities of material. The late 1700s gave rise to an industrial boom.

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Recent Examples of industrial Since there aren’t any industrial zones in Eagle’s comprehensive plan, the council is faced with a challenge. — Noah Daly, Idaho Statesman, 17 Sep. 2026 The two-level space features the brand’s 16 métiers in a space designed to pay homage to the neighborhood’s industrial past. — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2026 The Xtomo-Cube isn't meant to replace a hospital or an industrial scanner. — New Atlas, 17 Sep. 2026 On the data side, there's industrial production and manufacturing production. — Alexa Lomonaco,kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for industrial

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Strength training involves using weights, machines, resistance bands, or even your own body weight to provide the mechanical stimulus muscles need to maintain or build strength.

— Kristen Gasnick, Verywell Health, 17 Sep. 2026
The Michigan investigation will now determine whether a mechanical failure, environmental factor, bird strike, or another issue caused the fighter to lose control.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 17 Sep. 2026

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Helen Keller—or her manufactured image, at least—tended to be shining and sweet and noncontroversial.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 2 Sep. 2026
The company also uses technology to move brands away from what Anderson calls manufactured moments, the single day a year set aside for a cause before the conversation disappears again.

— Afdhel Aziz, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026

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