mass production
noun
: production of goods in considerable quantities usually by machinery
Beginning with the mass production of cotton clothing, the Industrial Revolution produced a parade of synthetic fabrics, including nylon and rayon.—
Joseph A. Amato
Joseph A. AmatoDespite the larger commercial space, Sans Souci maintains their artisanal philosophy: no machines, no preservatives, and no mass production. Everything is hand-dipped and cut.—Amy Johansson
Amy JohanssonWe learned about the railroad … and the way the mass production of nails revolutionized the building of balloon-frame houses …—David Updike
David UpdikeExamples of mass production in a Sentence
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Korean outlet The Elec reported earlier this week that (as per a machine translation) the partnership is still in its very early stages, with mass production not started until 2026.
—Adi Robertson, The Verge, 9 Aug. 2024
In the 1980s, as breakneck globalization ushered in a new world where mass production reached more people than ever before, diets around the world changed, too.
—Jess Craig, Vox, 5 Aug. 2024
The designer bemoaned the fashion industry’s overall shift toward speed and mass production.
—Ellen Groves, WWD, 15 July 2024
The breakthrough is the latest step forward for a technology industry experts think can revolutionize energy storage, but which faces significant obstacles on the path to mass production, particularly at larger battery sizes.
—Financial Times, Ars Technica, 17 June 2024
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Adi Robertson, The Verge, 9 Aug. 2024
In the 1980s, as breakneck globalization ushered in a new world where mass production reached more people than ever before, diets around the world changed, too.
—Jess Craig, Vox, 5 Aug. 2024
The designer bemoaned the fashion industry’s overall shift toward speed and mass production.
—Ellen Groves, WWD, 15 July 2024
The breakthrough is the latest step forward for a technology industry experts think can revolutionize energy storage, but which faces significant obstacles on the path to mass production, particularly at larger battery sizes.
—Financial Times, Ars Technica, 17 June 2024
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“Mass production.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mass%20production. Accessed 19 Aug. 2024.
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