manufactures

Noun

manufacture (plural manufactures)

1. The action or process of making goods systematically or on a large scale.
   • After years of exporting the gum base to be used as an ingredient in the manufacture of regular chewing gum, the cooperative recently decided to start making its own gum using only chicle gum base and natural flavorings and sweeteners, Chicza said.2009 April 3, Olivia Feld, “New gum could mean sticky end for mess”, in CNN, archived from the original on 08 Jun 2009
2. Anything made, formed or produced; product.
   • The roads [are] crowded with carriers, laden with rich manufactures.1727, Jonathan Swift, A Short View of the State of Ireland
3. (figuratively) The process of such production; generation, creation.
   • Our lawgivers take special pride in the ever active manufacture of new bills and laws.1919, Boris Sidis, The Source and Aim of Human Progress
4. A watch manufacturer that makes its own parts, rather than assembling watches from parts obtained from other firms.

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