mass production — the manufacture of large quantities of standardized products, often using assembly line techniques
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the manufacture of large quantities of standardized products, often using assembly line techniques
Pronunciation (IPA): /mæs prəˈdʌkʃən/
Example Sentences
- Thanks to mass production, we can now buy 100 identical rubber ducks for the price of one handmade swan.
- Mass production has made smartphones so affordable that even my grandmother has three of them.
- The company adopted mass production methods to meet the growing global demand.
mass production
NOUN[/mæs prəˈdʌkʃən/]
the manufacture of large quantities of standardized products, often using assembly line techniques
the manufacture of large quantities of standardized products, often using assembly line techniques
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Mass derives from Latin massa, meaning 'lump' or 'bulk'. Production comes from Latin producere, combining pro- (forward) and ducere (to lead or draw). The modern concept crystallized during Henry Ford's assembly line innovations in the early 20th century, referring to the systematic production of large quantities of identical goods.
Breakdown
mass (Latin massa: lump, aggregate) + production (Latin pro-ducere: pro- [forward] + ducere [to lead/draw]). Together: the forward-moving output of bulk quantities.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“Thanks to mass production, we can now buy 100 identical rubber ducks for the price of one handmade swan.”
“Mass production has made smartphones so affordable that even my grandmother has three of them.”
“The company adopted mass production methods to meet the growing global demand.”
“Before mass production, owning a car was like owning a pet dragon - expensive and rare.”
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