manufacture

word

/ˌmænjəˈfæktʃɝ/
/mˌænjuːfˈæktʃɐ/

Definition

To make something in large quantities, usually in a factory using machines. It can refer to producing goods for sale.

Usage & Nuances

Often used in formal, technical, or business contexts, especially for industrial products. Common collocations: 'manufacture goods,' 'manufacture parts.' Sometimes used more generally as a fancy word for 'make,' but less often about handmade or small-scale items.

Example Sentences

They manufacture cars in this factory.

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The company manufactures toys for children.

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We manufacture parts for computers.

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Smartphones are manufactured all over the world.

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It takes less time to manufacture plastic bottles than glass ones.

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Many electronics companies manufacture their products overseas to save costs.

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