Sekirov Dictionary

manufacture

UK /ˌmanjʊˈfaktʃə/US /ˌmænjuˈfækt͡ʃɚ/

noun 4
verb 3
forms 3

noun4

The action or process of making goods systematically or on a large scale.
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(figurative) The process of such production; generation, creation.
- Our lawgivers take special pride in the ever active manufacture of new bills and laws. — 1919
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Anything made, formed or produced; product.
- The roads [are] crowded with carriers, laden with rich manufactures. — 1727
A watch manufacturer that makes its own parts, rather than assembling watches from parts obtained from other firms.

verb3

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To make things, usually on a large scale, with tools and either physical labor or machinery.
- Scientists are learning how to manufacture sperm and egg cells from other types of cell; others are developing "alternative" wombs — 2008
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To work (raw or partly wrought materials) into suitable forms for use.
- to manufacture wool into blankets
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To fabricate; to create false evidence to support a point.
- The collegian keeps manufacturing new excuses for their tardiness.

forms

manufactured · manufacturing · manufactures

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