Synonyms for

Manufacturing

Verb / ˌmænjʌˈfæktʃɜ:ɪŋ / Another word for manufacturing — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Manufacturing is the process of making products, especially on a large scale using machinery.

Synonyms & similar words

fabricate fabrication makeup manufacture cookup invent construct production fabrication assembly construction building creation making development formation industrialization manufacture craftsmanship workmanship handicraft artisanship engineering processing machining tooling

Synonyms by register

Formal

production fabrication assembly creation

Informal

making building putting together

Literary

crafting forging

Antonyms

destruction dismantling unmaking deconstruction demolition dissolution

Common collocations

  • mass manufacturing
  • manufacturing process
  • manufacturing sector
  • manufacturing industry
  • manufacturing plant
  • manufacturing output
  • manufacturing technology

Word family

noun manufacturing
verb manufacture
adjective manufacturing

Usage note

Primarily used in a business or industrial context. Can sometimes be used metaphorically, but less common than 'production' or 'creation'.

Example sentences

  1. The manufacturing plant produces thousands of toys every day.
  2. My dad works in manufacturing and helps make car parts.
  3. We learned about the history of manufacturing in school.
  4. There are many different types of manufacturing, such as food production and clothing manufacturing.
  5. The manufacturing process has become more efficient over time.

Quotes

  • The manufacturing process is a complex one, but it allows us to make many of the things we use every day. - Ellen Ochoa
  • Manufacturing is more than just putting parts together. It's coming up with ideas, testing principles, and perfecting the engineering, as well as final assembly. - James Dyson
  • The manufacturing process is not just about making things, it's about creating a better future for all of us. - Mark Fields

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