Word
manufacturer
Phoneticsman·u·fac·tur·er, stress on the third syllable
US/ˌmænjəˈfæktʃɝɝ/
UK/mˌænjuːfˈæktʃəɹɐ/
Countable noun
Definition
n. a person or company that makes goods in large amounts using machines. You usually use this word for businesses that build things like cars, phones, or clothes.
n. a person or commercial entity that produces goods in large quantities, typically through industrial processes and machinery.
Examples
“The car manufacturer is opening a new factory.”
“If the product is broken when you buy it, you should contact the manufacturer for a replacement.”
“Global supply chains often rely on a single manufacturer for specialized components, which can lead to significant delays if production is interrupted by local events.”
Examples
simple
“The car manufacturer is opening a new factory.”
contextual
“If the product is broken when you buy it, you should contact the manufacturer for a replacement.”
complex
“Global supply chains often rely on a single manufacturer for specialized components, which can lead to significant delays if production is interrupted by local events.”
Usage
Often used as a noun adjunct in phrases like 'manufacturer warranty' or 'manufacturer defect'.
Etymology
From manufacture + -er.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
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NOUN
- 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.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL 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: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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