English to English
manufacture
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noun (n)
the organized action of making of goods and services for sale(noun.act)
source: wordnet30
the act of making something (a product) from raw materials(noun.act)
Example:
An improvement in the manufacture of explosives.
source: wordnet30
The operation of making wares or any products by hand, by machinery, or by other agency.(noun)
source: webster1913
verb (v)
put together out of artificial or natural components or parts(verb.creation)
Example:
They manufacture small toys.
He manufactured a popular cereal.
source: wordnet30
make up something artificial or untrue(verb.creation)
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produce naturally(verb.creation)
Example:
This gland manufactures a specific substance only.
source: wordnet30
create or produce in a mechanical way(verb.creation)
source: wordnet30
To make (wares or other products) by hand, by machinery, or by other agency; as, to manufacture cloth, nails, glass, etc.(verb)
source: webster1913
To be employed in manufacturing something.(verb)
source: webster1913