manufacture — to make goods in large quantities using machinery
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to make goods in large quantities using machinery
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌmænjəˈfæktʃər/
Example Sentences
- My friend claims he can manufacture excuses faster than Samsung manufactures phones.
- The scandal broke when it was revealed that the company had been manufacturing fake designer bags.
- She has a talent for manufacturing drama out of the smallest situations.
manufacture
VERB[/ˌmænjəˈfæktʃər/]
to make goods in large quantities using machinery
The factory manufactures thousands of bicycles every year.
The factory manufactured hundreds of wooden chairs. (MAKE + FACTORY = MANUFACTURE → to make products in a factory)
Manufacture a product, capture attention, and become a popular feature.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin, combining 'manu' (hand) and 'facere' (to make). Originally meaning 'to make by hand,' the term has evolved to denote large-scale industrial production using machinery, reflecting the shift from artisanal to mechanized production methods.
Breakdown
manu- (hand) + -facture (from facere, to make or do). The suffix -facture indicates the action or process of making, producing the literal sense of 'handmade' which broadened to encompass all forms of production.
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📝Examples
“My friend claims he can manufacture excuses faster than Samsung manufactures phones.”
“The scandal broke when it was revealed that the company had been manufacturing fake designer bags.”
“She has a talent for manufacturing drama out of the smallest situations.”
“Korea has become a global leader in manufacturing semiconductors and electronics.”
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