manufacture
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
v.to make goods in large numbers, usually in a factory using machines.
v.to produce goods on a large scale using machinery and a systematic division of labour. Transitive — requires a direct object.
Simple“The company manufactures car parts for several different brands in this factory.”
In context“The firm began to manufacture high-precision medical instruments after securing a significant government contract for healthcare infrastructure.”
- 02 C1 Advanced
v.to invent a story, an excuse, or information that is not true.
v.to invent or fabricate information, evidence, or a narrative, often with the intent to deceive. Transitive; carries a derogatory or critical tone.
Simple“He had to manufacture an excuse for being late to the wedding.”
In context“The prosecution argued that the defendant had attempted to manufacture an alibi by persuading his associates to provide false testimony.”
- 03 B2 Upper Intermediate
n.the business or process of producing goods in large amounts.
n.the systematic process of producing goods on a large scale. Often uncountable when referring to the industry or process.
Simple“The manufacture of plastic toys has become much cheaper over the last decade.”
In context“Strict quality control measures are essential during the manufacture of aerospace components to ensure the safety of the final assembly.”
SynonymsAntonyms - 04 C1 Advanced
n.something that has been made or produced.
n.a finished product or something formed by a manufacturing process. Countable; often used in technical or economic contexts.
Simple“The country exports many different manufactures, including textiles and electronics.”
In context“The trade agreement specifically addresses the tariffs placed on foreign manufactures to protect local industrial interests.”
“History and tradition are, by their nature, impossible to manufacture.”
“This form of biohacking can turn the host into a biological production system, allowing it to manufacture larger amounts of the desired chemical for further study and development.”
From Middle French manufacture, from Old French, from Medieval Latin manūfactūra (“a making by hand”), from manūfactus, a compound of manū factus, manū being ablative of manus (“hand”), and factus past participle of faciō (“to do, make”). Compare manual, facture.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.