manufacture

Meanings

1. 1
   verb

   produce naturally

   this gland manufactures a specific substance only

2. 2
   noun

   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

3. 3
   noun

   Anything made, formed or produced; product.

   The roads [are] crowded with carriers, laden with rich manufactures.

4. 4
   noun

   The process of such production; generation, creation.

   Our lawgivers take special pride in the ever active manufacture of new bills and laws.

5. 5
   verb

   To make things, usually on a large scale, with tools and either physical labor or machinery.

   Scientists are learning how to manufacture sperm and egg cells from other types of cell; others are developing "alternative" wombs

6. 6
   verb

   To work (raw or partly wrought materials) into suitable forms for use.

   to manufacture wool into blankets

7. 7
   verb

   To fabricate; to create false evidence to support a point.

   The collegian keeps manufacturing new excuses for their tardiness.

8. 8
   noun

   the organized action of making of goods and services for sale

Etymology

From Middle French manufacture, from Old French, from Medieval Latin manūfactūra (“a making by hand”), from manūfactus, a compound of manū factus, manū being ablative of manus (“hand”), and factus past participle of faciō (“to do, make”). Compare manual, facture.