Looking for the meaning of the word INDUSTRIES in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of INDUSTRIES with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Industry
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
late Middle English (in industry (sense 2)): from French industrie or Latin industria ‘diligence’
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈɪndəstri
Dialects: British English
Definition:
economic activity concerned with the processing of raw materials and manufacture of goods in factories
Short Definition:economic activity involving processing of raw materials and manufacture of goods
Examples:- new investment incentives for British industry
Definition:
hard work
Short Definition:hard work
Examples:- the kitchen became a hive of industry
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