Manufacturer: meaning, definitions and examples

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manufacturer

 

[ หŒmanjสŠหˆfรฆktสƒษ™rษ™r ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

business

A person, group, or company that produces goods in large quantities for sale.

Synonyms

factory, maker, plant, producer.

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Word Description / Examples
manufacturer

Use when referring to a company or entity that produces goods in large quantities, typically for sale to wholesalers or retailers.

  • The manufacturer produces over 10,000 units of electronics each month.
  • They are a well-known manufacturer of automotive parts.
producer

Use when referring to an entity or person responsible for the creation or synthesis of goods, often in the context of agricultural, industrial, or entertainment products.

  • The local farm is a major producer of organic vegetables.
  • He is a successful music producer with several hit records.
maker

Use to refer to someone who creates or produces something, often on a smaller scale or in a more artisanal way. Can also refer to companies that produce well-known branded products.

  • She is a skilled maker of handmade jewelry.
  • The toy maker introduced a new line of educational games.
factory

Use when referring to the physical building or location where goods are produced, often involving machinery and assembly lines.

  • The new factory will employ over 500 workers.
  • Due to high demand, the factory is running 24/7 to meet orders.
plant

Use to refer to a large industrial facility where specific types of goods are produced or processed. Often used in contexts involving heavy machinery or complex processing.

  • The chemical plant has strict safety protocols to prevent accidents.
  • They opened a new assembly plant to handle the increased production.

Examples of usage

  • The manufacturer specializes in producing high-quality electronics.
  • Our company has been working with this manufacturer for years.
Context #2 | Verb

production

To make (something) on a large scale using machinery.

Synonyms

assemble, fabricate, produce.

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manufacturer

This term is used to describe a company or person that produces goods in large quantities. It is often used in contexts related to industrial production.

  • The car manufacturer released a new model this year.
  • We need to find a reliable manufacturer for our products.
produce

This verb is commonly used to describe the general act of making or bringing something into existence, often in a wide range of contexts including manufacturing, agriculture, and creative works.

  • The factory produces thousands of units each day.
  • Farmers produce crops for the market.
fabricate

This word means to make or create something, often by skillful processes or methods. It can also carry a slightly negative connotation when it means to invent a false story.

  • The company fabricates high-precision components for the aerospace industry.
  • The details of the story were purely fabricated.
assemble

This verb is typically used when referring to the process of putting together various components to create a finished product. It is often used in contexts like furniture, electronics, or machinery.

  • He assembled the bookshelf in an hour.
  • Workers are assembling the new model of the smartphone.

Examples of usage

  • The company manufacturers cars at their factory in Detroit.
  • They manufacture clothing for top fashion brands.

Translations

Translations of the word "manufacturer" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น fabricante

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเคฟเคฐเฅเคฎเคพเคคเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Hersteller

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ produsen

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะธั€ะพะฑะฝะธะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ producent

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ฃฝ้€ ๆฅญ่€…

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท fabricant

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ fabricante

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รผretici

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ œ์กฐ์—…์ž

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุตู†ู‘ุน

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vรฝrobce

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vรฝrobca

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅˆถ้€ ๅ•†

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ proizvajalec

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ framleiรฐandi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ำฉะฝะดั–ั€ัƒัˆั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒฌแƒแƒ แƒ›แƒแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ”แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ istehsalรงฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ fabricante

Etymology

The word 'manufacturer' originated from the Latin word 'manufactura', which means 'making by hand'. Over time, the term evolved to refer to large-scale production using machinery. The concept of manufacturing has been central to human civilization, driving economic growth and industrial development.

See also: manufactured, manufacturing, remanufacturer.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,090, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.