Manufacture
Definition
The process of making or producing goods on a large scale using machinery.
Parts of Speech
- Noun
- Verb
Pronunciation
American English
- IPA Pronunciation: /ˌmæn.jəˈfæk.tʃər/
- Respelling: MAN-yuh-FAK-chur (with "MAN" as in "man," "yuh" as in "yes," "FAK" as in "fact," and "chur" as in "church")
British English
- IPA Pronunciation: /ˌmæn.jəˈfæk.tʃə/
- Respelling: MAN-yuh-FAK-chuh (with "MAN" as in "man," "yuh" as in "yes," "FAK" as in "fact," and "chuh" as in "sofa")
In both dialects, "manufacture" places the primary stress on the third syllable, "FAK." The pronunciation is very similar, with "MAN-yuh-FAK-chur" in American English and "MAN-yuh-FAK-chuh" in British English.
Etymology
From the Latin word "manufactura", a combination of "manu", which translates to "by hand", and "factura", from "facere", which means "to make". The term historically referred to making things by hand but, with the advent of industrial production, has come to mean production on a large scale using machinery.
Derivatives
- Manufacturer
- Manufacturing
- Manufacturable
- Manufactury
- Manufactured
Synonyms
- Production
- Fabrication
- Assembly
Antonyms
- Destruction
- Disassembly
- Decommission
Usage
Manufacture is a fundamental activity in industrial economies, involving the transformation of raw materials into finished goods. It encompasses a wide range of industries, from textiles to electronics.
- The country is known for the manufacture of high-quality electronics.
- This company manufactures eco-friendly products.
Related Terms
- Factory
- Industry
- Producer
- Machining
- Craftsmanship
Detailed Definition
Noun
- The act or process of producing goods, typically on a large scale, using machinery.
- Example: The region is known for its car manufacture.
- A specific make or brand of a product.
- Example: The product is a famous manufacture from Italy.
Verb
- To produce goods, especially on a large scale, using machinery.
- Example: The company manufactures both smartphones and tablets.
- To invent or fabricate evidence, a story, etc.
- Example: She was accused of manufacturing an alibi for her friend.
manufacture
The region is known for its car manufacture.
Artisans manufacture pottery with skillful hands.
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Skilled workers manufacture intricate jewelry by hand.
🇨🇳 Mandarin
- 制造 (Zhìzào)
- IPA: [ʈʂʰɨ̀.tsàʊ]
- Respell: Zhr-tzao
- 生产 (Shēngchǎn)
- IPA: [ʂɤ́ŋ.ʈʂʰàn]
- Respell: Shung-chan
🇮🇳 Hindi
- निर्माण करना (Nirmāṇ karnā)
- IPA: [nɪrmaːɳ kəɾnaː]
- Respell: Nir-maan kar-na
- उत्पादन करना (Utpādan karnā)
- IPA: [ʊt̪paːd̪ən kəɾnaː]
- Respell: Ut-paa-dan kar-na
🇪🇸 Spanish
- Fabricar
- IPA: [faβɾiˈkaɾ]
- Respell: Fa-bree-kar
- Manufacturar
- IPA: [manufakˈtuɾaɾ]
- Respell: Ma-noo-fak-too-rar
🇫🇷 French
- Fabriquer
- IPA: [fabʁike]
- Respell: Fa-bree-kay
- Manufacturer
- IPA: [manʏfaktyʁe]
- Respell: Man-oo-fak-tu-ray
🇸🇦 Modern Standard Arabic
- تصنيع (Taṣnīʿ)
- IPA: [tasˈniːʕ]
- Respell: Tas-nee
- صناعة (Ṣināʿah)
- IPA: [sɪˈnaːʕɑ]
- Respell: See-na-ah
🇧🇩 Bengali
- তৈরি করা (Tairi korā)
- IPA: [t̪oi̯ri kora]
- Respell: Toy-ree ko-ra
- উৎপাদন করা (Utpādan korā)
- IPA: [ut̪paːd̪ɔn kora]
- Respell: Oot-paa-don ko-ra
🇷🇺 Russian
- Производить (Proizvodit')
- IPA: [prəɪzˈvɔdʲɪtʲ]
- Respell: Pro-eez-vo-deet
- Изготавливать (Izgotavlivat')
- IPA: [ɪzɡətvˈlʲivətʲ]
- Respell: Iz-go-tav-lee-vat
🇵🇹 Portuguese
- Fabricar
- IPA: [faβɾiˈkaɾ]
- Respell: Fa-bree-kar
- Manufaturar
- IPA: [manufatuˈɾaɾ]
- Respell: Ma-noo-fa-too-rar
🇮🇩 Indonesian
- Memproduksi
- IPA: [məmˈproduksi]
- Respell: Mem-pro-dook-see
- Membuat
- IPA: [məmˈbwat]
- Respell: Mem-buat
🇩🇪 German
- Herstellen
- IPA: [hɛɐ̯ˈʃtɛlən]
- Respell: Her-shtel-len
- Fertigen
- IPA: [ˈfɛɐ̯tɪɡən]
- Respell: Fehr-tig-en
🇯🇵 Japanese
- 製造する (Seizō suru)
- IPA: [seːzoː sɯɾɯ]
- Respell: Say-zoh soo-roo
- 作る (Tsukuru)
- IPA: [tsɯkɯɾɯ]
- Respell: Tsu-koo-roo
🇻🇳 Vietnamese
- Sản xuất
- IPA: [sən sʊət]
- Respell: San soot
- Chế tạo
- IPA: [tʃe taw]
- Respell: Che tao
🇰🇷 Korean
- 제조하다 (Jejohada)
- IPA: [dʑe.dʑo.ɦa.da]
- Respell: Jeh-jo-ha-da
- 생산하다 (Saengsanhada)
- IPA: [sɛŋ.san.ɦa.da]
- Respell: Seng-san-ha-da
🇹🇷 Turkish
- Üretmek
- IPA: [yˈɾetmec]
- Respell: Yoo-ret-mek
- İmal etmek
- IPA: [imal etˈmec]
- Respell: Ee-mal et-mek
🇵🇰 Urdu
- تیار کرنا (Taiyār karnā)
- IPA: [t̪ɪjaːr kəɾnaː]
- Respell: Tee-yaar kar-na
- صنعت کرنا (Sana'at karnā)
- IPA: [sɪˈnɑːʕɑt kəɾnaː]
- Respell: Sin-aat kar-na
