manufactured
word · lemma: manufacture
/ˌmænjəˈfæktʃɝd/
/mˌænjuːfˈæktʃəd/
Definition
Made in a factory or by a machine, often in large quantities, instead of by hand or naturally. Also used for things that are created or invented, not found in nature.
Usage & Nuances
Often used for products, goods, or materials made on a large scale. 'Manufactured' can sound technical or formal; for food, 'processed' is similar but not identical. Not used for unique handmade items.
Spanish: fabricado - manufacturadoPortuguese (BR): fabricadoPortuguese (PT): fabricadoChinese (Simplified): 制造的Chinese (Traditional): 製造的Hindi: निर्मितArabic: مصنوعBengali: উৎপাদিত - নির্মিতRussian: произведённый - изготовленныйJapanese: 製造されたVietnamese: được sản xuấtKorean: 제조된 - 만들어진Turkish: imal edilmiş - üretilmişUrdu: تیار کردہ - بنایا گیاIndonesian: diproduksi - dibuat
Example Sentences
The toys are manufactured in China.
basic
These shoes are manufactured from recycled materials.
basic
The company manufactured millions of cars last year.
basic
This story sounds completely manufactured to me.
natural
Most of the furniture here is manufactured, not handmade.
natural
He offered a manufactured excuse for being late again.
natural