man·u·fac·ture
ˌman-yə-ˈfak-chər 
ˌma-nə-
1
: something made from raw materials by hand or by machinery
imports most manufactures used by consumers—
D. L. Cohn
D. L. Cohn2
a
: the process of making wares by hand or by machinery especially when carried on systematically with division of labor
the manufacture of automobiles
b
: a productive industry using mechanical power and machinery
3
: the act or process of producing something
the manufacture of blood goes on constantly in the human body—Morris Fishbein
Morris Fishbein
manufactured; manufacturing
ˌman-yə-ˈfak-chə-riŋ
-ˈfak-shriŋ,
ˌma-nə-
1
: to make into a product suitable for use
2
a
: to make from raw materials by hand or by machinery
b
: to produce according to an organized plan and with division of labor
c
: prefabricate
a manufactured home
4
: to produce as if by manufacturing : create
writers who manufacture stories for television
: to engage in manufacture
manufacturing
noun
Examples of manufacture in a Sentence
Noun
materials used in the manufacture of cars
We're developing new methods of paper manufacture.
Verb
materials used in manufacturing cars
a company that manufactures wool and cotton clothing
Recent Examples on the WebRobert Ross, Robb Report, 27 June 2024
The laws signed by Biden put more than $500 billion toward climate action and are packed with funding for the manufacture and use of technologies that cut planet-heating emissions.
—Michael Copley, NPR, 25 June 2024
Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune Asia, 3 July 2024
Prophet Premium Blends of Santa Ana, California, which manufactures the products, initiated a nationwide recall for Diamond Shruumz-brand chocolate bars, cones and gummies on Thursday.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 2 July 2024
See all Example Sentences for manufacture 
Noun
The car is from the model’s last year of manufacture, and of the 375 examples that were produced worldwide in total, this is number 99 in the production run.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 27 June 2024
The laws signed by Biden put more than $500 billion toward climate action and are packed with funding for the manufacture and use of technologies that cut planet-heating emissions.
—Michael Copley, NPR, 25 June 2024
Verb
The country hosts more than 250 companies that manufacture cars or their components, including Stellantis and Renault as well as Chinese, Japanese, American and Korean factories that make seats, engines, shock absorbers and wheels.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune Asia, 3 July 2024
Prophet Premium Blends of Santa Ana, California, which manufactures the products, initiated a nationwide recall for Diamond Shruumz-brand chocolate bars, cones and gummies on Thursday.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 2 July 2024
See all Example Sentences for manufacture
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“Manufacture.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/manufacture. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.
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manufacture
1 of 2 noun
man·u·fac·ture
ˌman-(y)ə-ˈfak-chər
1
: something made from raw materials
2
: the making of products by hand or machinery
3
: production sense 2
the manufacture of blood in the body
manufacture
2 of 2 verb
manufactured; manufacturing
-ˈfak-chə-riŋ,
-ˈfak-shriŋ
1
: to make into a product suitable for use
manufacture wool
2
: to make from raw materials by hand or by machinery
3
: to make up sometimes with the intention of misleading
manufacturing
noun
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