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industry
noun
The organized action of making of goods and services for sale
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ˈɪndəstɹi
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noun
The organized action of making of goods and services for sale
“American industry is making increased use of computers to control production”
noun
Persevering determination to perform a task
“His diligence won him quick promotions”
noun
The people or companies engaged in a particular kind of commercial enterprise
“Each industry has its own trade publications”
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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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