manufacture
UK: ˌmæn.jʊˈfæk.tʃər | US: ˌmæn.jəˈfæk.tʃɚ
n. the process of making goods on a large scale using machinery
vt. to produce goods in large quantities, typically using machinery
manufacture = manu<hand> + fact<make> + ure<noun suffix>
- manu: From Latin manus (hand), reflecting manual labor in early production.
- fact: From Latin facere (to make), indicating creation or production.
- ure: A noun-forming suffix denoting action or process.
Etymology Origin:
The word manufacture originated in the 16th century, combining Latin roots to describe "making by hand." Over time, as industrialization replaced manual methods, the term expanded to include machine-based production while retaining its core logic of "making."
The factory specializes in the manufacture of automotive parts.
This company manufactures eco-friendly packaging materials.
Traditional manufacture of pottery still thrives in some villages.
The invention revolutionized the manufacture of textiles.
They plan to manufacture the new product locally.