manufacturing
UK: ˌmæn.jʊˈfæk.tʃər.ɪŋ | US: ˌmæn.jəˈfæk.tʃɚ.ɪŋ
n. the process of making goods by hand or machinery, especially on a large scale
vt. the act of producing something industrially
manufacturing = manu<hand> + fact<make> + ing<noun suffix>
- manu: From Latin manus (hand), reflecting manual labor or handcrafting.
- fact: From Latin facere (to make or do), indicating production or creation.
- ing: A suffix forming nouns denoting action or process.
Etymology Origin:
The word traces back to Latin manufactura ("made by hand"), combining manus (hand) and factura (a working). Originally tied to manual craftsmanship, it evolved with industrialization to emphasize machine-assisted production while retaining the core idea of "making."
The city thrived on automobile manufacturing in the 20th century.
Advanced robotics revolutionized the manufacturing sector.
This factory specializes in the manufacturing of electronic components.
Sustainable manufacturing practices reduce environmental impact.
The company outsourced its manufacturing to cut costs.