manufacturing
Translation
manufacturing, production
Examples
The city is a centre for car manufacturing.
The city is a center for car manufacturing.
Manufacturing costs have increased this year.
Manufacturing costs have increased this year.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) (as subject/object) Manufacturing is vital for the economy.
Similar Words
Synonyms: production, industry, construction
Etymology
From Latin 'manu factus', meaning 'made by hand'. 'Manu' (hand) + 'facere' (to make).
Memory Tips
Think of a 'factory' making things with 'manual' labor, even though it's now mostly machines.