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industry

noun

The organized action of making of goods and services for sale

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Word Facts

Word length
8
Starts with
I
Ends with
Y
Contains
ND
Scrabble score
12
CEFR level
B1

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ˈɪndəstɹi

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Meaning

Definitions

noun

  1. The organized action of making of goods and services for sale

    “American industry is making increased use of computers to control production”

noun

  1. Persevering determination to perform a task

    “His diligence won him quick promotions”

noun

  1. The people or companies engaged in a particular kind of commercial enterprise

    “Each industry has its own trade publications”

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Example Sentences

American industry is making increased use of computers to control production
His diligence won him quick promotions
Frugality and industry are still regarded as virtues
Each industry has its own trade publications

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