Manufacture meaning in English
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Definition
to manufacture: to produce, to make, to create, to build
manufacturing: production, creation, building, making of products
a manufacturer: a maker, a producer, a constructor
Pronunciation examples
UK: Our toys are manufactured by small children in big factories.
US: My father was a pencil manufacturer.
Examples
- "Wang Bottling Co made a name for itself in the early 1980s manufacturing bottles and plastics for Chinese mega-brewery "5 Monkey Beers LLP", the biggest brewing company in mainland China."
- "From cutting-edge French auto manufacturer Citron comes a new hybrid car equipped with four tires, an engine, two doors and a super smooth suspension that will make you think you're driving on cheese."
- "Kevin purchases supplies ranging from glass bottles to seaweed, which we use in the manufacturing process."
- "Wholesale Manufacturing and Production"
- "Over the years, the company has expanded its production to skincare and beauty products while continuing to manufacture fine perfumes."
- "Over the years, the company has expanded its production to skincare and beauty products, while continuing to manufacture fine perfumes."
- "In fact it's news to me that Kalvin Krime even manufactures perfumes at all."
- "And where are Kevin's recommendations for the new manufacturing facility in Taiwan?"
- "Rather, food manufacturers will be legally obliged to show a "gruesome" image of an obese person."
- "Over the years the company has expanded its production to skincare and beauty products while continuing to manufacture fine perfumes."
- "allowed me to witness the manufacturing process of a new perfume based on the scent of citrus fruits and mangoes."
- "It's no secret that Chinese companies have all but cornered the market on production and manufacturing, creating everything from A to Z for Western companies at favorable rates."
- "The company will work only with manufacturers approved by human rights watchdog group P."
- "Brian : Of course, sir, the new factory in Spain: it's going to be the biggest and most modern manufacturing plant in the world!"
- "I am writing to you because I have a bit of a problem. Due to a production oversight in our Paris manufacturing plant, we have an enormous surplus of last year's fragrance "Bordello Breeze"."
- "Incidentally, food manufacturers and major supermarkets are currently recruiting models for both types of photographs."
- "Kevin : My boss will be thrilled that we've found a manufacturing source which meets all international labor standards and produces everything we need for so little!"
- "Warbuckle has significant retail contracts with many large businesses, notably with the San Francisco-based cosmetic manufacturer the Delavigne Corporation."
- "We label all the bottles with high-quality, low-cost labels manufactured by one of our Asian production partners, and designate this perfume as a "special limited edition" of "Bordello Breeze"."
- "The Delavigne Corporation, the San Francisco-based perfume manufacturer, announced the completion of the Delavigne Gallery last week, an ambitious new project in New York that combines art, perfume and architecture."
Exercise 1
Save $26 off MSRP.
The "MSRP" refers to the price of a product which a company recommends its customers pay.
Considering this definition, "MSRP" stands for " Suggested Price".
In the advertisement, the "MSRP" is also referred to as the " price".
The "MSRP" refers to the price of a product which a company recommends its customers pay.
Considering this definition, "MSRP" stands for " Suggested Price".
In the advertisement, the "MSRP" is also referred to as the " price".
Save $26 off MSRP.
The "MSRP" refers to the price of a product which a company recommends its customers pay.
Considering this definition, "MSRP" stands for "Manufacturer's 1 Suggested Retail 2 Price".
In the advertisement, the "MSRP" is also referred to as the "list 3 price".
The "MSRP" refers to the price of a product which a company recommends its customers pay.
Considering this definition, "MSRP" stands for "Manufacturer's 1 Suggested Retail 2 Price".
In the advertisement, the "MSRP" is also referred to as the "list 3 price".
1 Manufacturer's: This is correct. The "M" in "MSRP" stands for "Manufacturer's". A "manufacturer" is someone or something that makes or builds a product. Example: Delavigne is a perfume MANUFACTURER. In the definition, we read that the "MSRP" is the price that a company that makes a product suggests that a customer should pay for their product. Therefore, "Manufacturer's" is the only possible choice here.
1 Mark's: This is incorrect. A company that makes a product is not usually described as a "mark". The term "mark" is not used as a synonym of "brand name" in English.
1 Ministry's: This is incorrect. A "ministry" is a department of state. Example: On his CV, Edward Moon claims that he used to work in the MINISTRY of finance. A "ministry" is not a company that makes a product.
1 Merchant's: This is incorrect. A "merchant" is a "dealer" or "trader" who buys and sells commodities for profit. A "merchant" does not normally make a product.
2 Retail: This is correct. The "R" in "MSRP" stands for "Retail". "Retail" is the sale of goods to end consumers, usually in small quantities. In the definition, we read that the "MSRP" is the price that a company that makes a product suggests that a customer (the end-user of their product) should pay for their product. Therefore, "Retail" is the best choice here.
2 Reduction: This isn't the best choice here.
2 Restriction: This isn't the best choice here.
2 Rate: A "rate" can be a charge, a cost, a price, or a fee. However, the combination "rate price" does not make sense.
3 list: "List price" is a synonym of "MSRP" (Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price). It is the price that a manufacturer suggests that their product should be sold for.
Exercise 2
"I oversee manufacturing in Delavigne plants..."
Replace the terms in bold with suitable synonyms.
"I in Delavigne ..."
Replace the terms in bold with suitable synonyms.
"I in Delavigne ..."
"I oversee manufacturing in Delavigne plants..."
Replace the terms in bold with suitable synonyms.
"I supervise 1 fabrication 2 in Delavigne factories 3..."
Replace the terms in bold with suitable synonyms.
"I supervise 1 fabrication 2 in Delavigne factories 3..."
1 supervise: "To oversee" is to watch something closely to make sure that an activity is done correctly. Example: As head architect, I oversaw the construction of the skyscraper from start to finish. "To oversee" is a close synonym of "to supervise".
1 inspect: "To inspect (something)" is an official visit to check or verify standards. Example: My job is to inspect schools to make sure the teachers give the students enough homework. "To inspect" implies a one time activity performed by an external organization, whereas "to oversee" is a continuous process performed by a manager or supervisor.
1 perform: "To perform" is "to do a job" or "carry out (a task)". "To oversee" is not a synonym of "to perform".
2 fabrication: "To manufacture" is "to make" or "fabricate" goods in large quantities, usually using machinery. Example: This factory manufactures cars... and dreams!
2 repairs: "To repair" is "to fix" or "mend" something so that it functions correctly after being broken. "To repair" is not a synonym of "to manufacture".
2 billing: "To bill (someone)" is to charge someone money for services rendered. Example: My lawyer BILLED me 500 dollars for an hour of his time OR That woman billed me $500 for a massage.
3 factories: A "plant" is a "factory" or a place where an industrial process takes place. Example: a chemical plant, a manufacturing plant, a car plant.
3 warehouses: A "warehouse" is a place where products are stored, usually before they are sent to shops to be sold. Unlike "plants" or "factories", products are not fabricated in warehouses.
3 greenhouses: A greenhouse is a building made from glass where plants and flowers grow! A "greenhouse" and a "(manufacturing) plant" are sadly two very different things!
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