manufactures
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/ˌmæn.jəˈfæk.tʃɚ/
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/ˌmæn.jʊˈfæk.tʃə(r)/
(manufacture)
mass production
Etymology
'manufacture' originates from Latin, specifically the compound 'manu factus', where 'manu' meant 'hand' and 'facere' meant 'to make'.
'manufacture' passed into Medieval Latin as 'manufactura' and Old French as 'manufacture', before becoming the modern English word 'manufacture'.
Initially, it meant 'made by hand', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'produce (goods), especially by industrial processes (often using machinery)'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
plural of 'manufacture': goods produced by industrial processes; manufactured products.
The fair showcased the latest manufactures from local factories.
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Verb 1
third-person singular present of 'manufacture': produces goods on a large scale, typically in a factory using machinery.
The company manufactures electronic components for several global brands.
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Verb 2
third-person singular present of 'manufacture' in the sense of inventing or fabricating (e.g., information, evidence).
He manufactures excuses whenever he misses a deadline.
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Last updated: 2025/09/27 10:12