company-made
|com-pa-ny-made|
B2
/ˈkʌmpəni meɪd/
produced by a company
Etymology
Etymology Information
'company-made' originates from the combination of 'company' and 'made', where 'company' refers to a business entity and 'made' indicates something that has been produced or created.
Historical Evolution
The term 'company-made' evolved from the need to distinguish products manufactured by businesses from those made by individuals or artisans.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'produced by a business entity', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
produced or manufactured by a company.
The company-made gadgets are known for their durability.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Last updated: 2025/03/30 11:37