B2nounworkmoney
US/ˌmæn.jəˈfæk.tʃər.ɪŋ/
UK/ˌmæn.jəˈfæk.tʃər.ɪŋ/
the business of making goods in large numbers, usually in factories using machines
In context
Manufacturing makes up a large part of Vietnam's economy.
Many companies have moved their manufacturing from China to Southeast Asia.
My father worked in car manufacturing for thirty years.
Words that go with manufacturing
noun + noun
- manufacturing industryThe manufacturing industry employs millions of workers.
- manufacturing sectorJobs in the manufacturing sector are growing again.
- manufacturing processRobots have made the manufacturing process much faster.
- manufacturing costsCheaper materials helped lower manufacturing costs.
- manufacturing plantThe company opened a new manufacturing plant near Hanoi.
- manufacturing jobsManufacturing jobs are moving to countries with lower wages.