Industrial: meaning, definitions and examples
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industrial
[ ɪnˈdʌstrɪəl ]
revolution
Relating to or characterized by industry; hard-working, diligent, and skillful in making things by hand or machine.
Synonyms
commercial, factory, manufacturing, productive
Examples of usage
- Industrial workers are the backbone of the economy.
- She comes from a long line of industrial craftsmen.
- The industrial revolution marked a significant shift in manufacturing processes.
- His industrial skills are highly sought after in the market.
- Industrial design combines functionality and aesthetics.
safety
Designed or suitable for use in industry.
Synonyms
commercial, factory, manufacturing, professional
Examples of usage
- Industrial safety regulations are strictly enforced in the factory.
- The workers wear industrial-grade protective gear.
- This machine is an industrial model, meant for heavy-duty use.
Translations
Translations of the word "industrial" in other languages:
🇵🇹 industrial
🇮🇳 औद्योगिक
🇩🇪 industriell
🇮🇩 industri
🇺🇦 промисловий
🇵🇱 przemysłowy
🇯🇵 工業の
🇫🇷 industriel
🇪🇸 industrial
🇹🇷 endüstriyel
🇰🇷 산업의
🇸🇦 صناعي
🇨🇿 průmyslový
🇸🇰 priemyselný
🇨🇳 工业的
🇸🇮 industrijski
🇮🇸 iðnaðar
🇰🇿 өнеркәсіптік
🇬🇪 სამრეწველო
🇦🇿 sənaye
🇲🇽 industrial
Word origin
The word 'industrial' originated in the early 17th century, from the French industriel or medieval Latin industrialis, based on Latin industria 'diligence'. The term became popular during the Industrial Revolution, a period of major industrialization that transformed economies and societies through the development of machinery, manufacturing, and production processes. The concept of industrialization continues to shape modern economies and technologies.
See also: agroindustry, industrialist, industriously, industry.