manufacturing Meaning & Definition
What Does Manufacturing Mean?
Manufacturing is a noun that means The transformation of raw materials into finished products, usually on a large scale. It can also mean The industry in which such products are made. As an adjective, it means Used in manufacturing. As a verb, it means present participle and gerund of manufacture.
Manufacturing at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun, adjective, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˌmænjʊˈfækt͡ʃəɹɪŋ// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | manufacture and industry |
| Plural | manufacturings |
Manufacturing Definition (Noun)
- The transformation of raw materials into finished products, usually on a large scale.
- The industry in which such products are made.
Manufacturing as an Adjective
- Used in manufacturing.
Manufacturing as a Verb
- present participle and gerund of manufacture
Verb
- To make things, usually on a large scale, with tools and either physical labor or machinery.
- To work (raw or partly wrought materials) into suitable forms for use.
to manufacture wool into blankets
- To fabricate; to create false evidence to support a point.
Synonyms of Manufacturing
Manufacturing synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Manufacturing
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Manufacturing in a Sentence
to manufacture wool into blankets
Word Forms & Grammar
manufacturing (usually uncountable, plural manufacturings)
manufacturing (not comparable)
manufacturing
Words That Rhyme With Manufacturing
How Do You Say Manufacturing?
The standard pronunciation of manufacturing is //ˌmænjʊˈfækt͡ʃəɹɪŋ//, spoken in 1 syllable.
Common Questions About Manufacturing
Is manufacturing a noun or an adjective?
Manufacturing is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as an adjective and a verb.
What is another word for manufacturing?
You can replace manufacturing with words such as manufacture and industry. See the full list of manufacturing synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of manufacturing?
The plural of manufacturing is manufacturings.