Word
manufactured
Phoneticsman·u·fac·tured, stress on the third syllable
US/ˌmænjəˈfæktʃɝd/
UK/mˌænjuːfˈæktʃəd/
Definitions
01made in a factory
B2 · Upper Intermediate
v. made something in large amounts using machines and factories.
v. produced goods on a large scale using machinery and industrial processes.
“The company manufactured thousands of cars at its plant last year.”
“The firm manufactured high-precision components for the aerospace industry, maintaining rigorous quality control standards throughout the production cycle.”
Usage
Often used in the passive voice to focus on the product rather than the maker.
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02industrial or man-made
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adj. describes something made by people or machines rather than occurring in nature.
adj. produced by human effort or industrial means; not occurring naturally.
“The river was polluted by manufactured chemicals from the nearby factory.”
“The distinction between natural fibers and manufactured materials has become increasingly blurred by advances in textile engineering.”
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03fake or invented
C1 · Advanced Formal
adj. describes something that is not real or honest, but was created to trick people.
adj. contrived, artificial, or invented, often with the intent to deceive or create a false impression.
“The politician's manufactured smile did not make him look more friendly.”
“The scandal was largely a manufactured crisis, designed by the opposition to distract the public from the successful economic reforms.”
Teaching tip
This sense is often used to criticize public figures or media stories that feel forced or insincere.
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Real-World Examples
“Comparisons with European rivals are particularly important for the UK because the EU is often the main market for British manufactured products, including about 75% of exported steel, worth about £3bn.” “Clay analysis indicated the containers were manufactured in workshops in the Jordan Valley, matching similar styles previously found in Egypt, Turkiye, and Greece that illustrate extensive Bronze Age sea routes.” “It can also be manufactured synthetically using materials derived from sources such as clove oil or rice.” “In general, solar roof components continue to be manufactured in smaller batches.” - Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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