manufacturing
Translation
manufacturing, production
Examples
Manufacturing is a key sector of the economy.
Manufacturing is a key sector of the economy.
The company is moving its manufacturing overseas.
The company is moving its manufacturing overseas.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) the business of producing goods The country's manufacturing sector is growing.
Similar Words
Synonyms: production, construction, assembly
Etymology
From Latin 'manu' (by hand) + 'facere' (to make), with the '-ing' suffix denoting an action. The action of making things.
Memory Tips
Remember that 'manufacturing' is the action (-ing) performed by a 'manufacturer'.