Etymology
From Middle French manufacture, from Old French, from Medieval Latin manūfactūra (a making by hand), from manūfactus, a compound of manū factus, manū being ablative of manus (hand), and factus past participle of faciŠ(I do, make). Compare manual, facture, + suffix -ing.
Noun
manufacturing (usually uncountable, plural manufacturings)
- The transformation of raw materials into finished products, usually on a large scale.
- The industry in which such products are made.
Usage notes
This word is also the present participle of the verb manufacture.
Derived terms
- additive manufacturing
- discrete manufacturing
- process manufacturing
Adjective
manufacturing (not comparable)
- Used in manufacturing.
- We needed to order some manufacturing materials.
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