man·u·fac·ture
ˌman-yə-ˈfak-chər 
ˌma-nə-
1
: something made from raw materials by hand or by machinery
imports most manufactures used by consumers—
D. L. Cohn
D. L. Cohn2
a
: the process of making wares by hand or by machinery especially when carried on systematically with division of labor
the manufacture of automobiles
b
: a productive industry using mechanical power and machinery
3
: the act or process of producing something
the manufacture of blood goes on constantly in the human body—Morris Fishbein
Morris Fishbein
manufactured; manufacturing
ˌman-yə-ˈfak-chə-riŋ
-ˈfak-shriŋ,
ˌma-nə-
1
: to make into a product suitable for use
2
a
: to make from raw materials by hand or by machinery
b
: to produce according to an organized plan and with division of labor
c
: prefabricate
a manufactured home
4
: to produce as if by manufacturing : create
writers who manufacture stories for television
: to engage in manufacture
manufacturing
noun
Examples of manufacture in a Sentence
Noun
materials used in the manufacture of cars
We're developing new methods of paper manufacture.
Verb
materials used in manufacturing cars
a company that manufactures wool and cotton clothing
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Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 7 Nov. 2024
Of those savings, 679 tons came from the fact that less greenhouse gas emissions are generated in the manufacture of wood versus concrete and steel.
—Kurt Kleiner, JSTOR Daily, 7 Nov. 2024
Jibin Joseph, PCMAG, 11 Nov. 2024
For the companies that manufacture shots, an increase in anti-vaccine rhetoric could potentially translate to lower revenue.
—Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024
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Noun
Besides assisting with the manufacture and import of drugs, the indictment also accuses Inzunza of financing and running the cartel’s security arm, known as Los Chimales.
—Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 7 Nov. 2024
Of those savings, 679 tons came from the fact that less greenhouse gas emissions are generated in the manufacture of wood versus concrete and steel.
—Kurt Kleiner, JSTOR Daily, 7 Nov. 2024
Verb
Samsung will manufacture the panels for the 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max models, while LG will build the ones for the base and Slim/Air variants, the report adds.
—Jibin Joseph, PCMAG, 11 Nov. 2024
For the companies that manufacture shots, an increase in anti-vaccine rhetoric could potentially translate to lower revenue.
—Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Manufacture.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/manufacture. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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manufacture
1 of 2 noun
man·u·fac·ture
ˌman-(y)ə-ˈfak-chər
1
: something made from raw materials
2
: the making of products by hand or machinery
3
: production sense 2
the manufacture of blood in the body
manufacture
2 of 2 verb
manufactured; manufacturing
-ˈfak-chə-riŋ,
-ˈfak-shriŋ
1
: to make into a product suitable for use
manufacture wool
2
: to make from raw materials by hand or by machinery
3
: to make up sometimes with the intention of misleading
manufacturing
noun
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