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makes

n. countable
B1 Intermediate US //ˈmeɪks// UK //mˈeɪks// makes

n. a specific type or brand of a product, especially a car or a large machine. You use this when you want to know which company built something.

n. a particular brand or manufacturer of a manufactured good, most commonly applied to vehicles or electronic appliances.


SIMPLE

What make is your new car?

CONTEXTUAL

The mechanic asked for the make and model of the vehicle before ordering the replacement parts.

COMPLEX

While the exterior design was sleek, the interior components were sourced from various makes, resulting in a cabin that felt somewhat inconsistent in its build quality.

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Frequently used in the fixed phrase 'make and model' to provide a complete identification of a vehicle or device.

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