industry
Translation
industry, sector, diligence
Examples
The car industry is very competitive.
The car industry is very competitive.
He succeeded through hard work and industry.
He succeeded through hard work and industry.
Grammar Patterns
((the ...)) industry The tourism industry is growing.
((a quality of)) industry Her success is due to her industry.
Similar Words
Synonyms: (sector) business, trade; (diligence) hard work, assiduity
Etymology
From Latin 'industria', meaning 'diligence, activity'. It first meant 'diligence' in English, and the 'manufacturing' sense came later.
Memory Tips
It can refer to a whole business sector (e.g., the film industry) or the personal quality of being hard-working.