industry industry /ˈɪndəstri/

noun

1. () The people or companies engaged in a particular kind of commercial enterprise  ( industry )
   the people or companies engaged in a particular kind of commercial enterprise
    Each industry has its own trade publications
   each industry has its own trade publications
   
2. () The organized action of making of goods and services for sale  ( manufacture , industry )
   the organized action of making of goods and services for sale
    American industry is making increased use of computers to control production
   American industry is making increased use of computers to control production
   
   
3. Persevering determination to perform a task  ( diligence , industriousness , industry )
   persevering determination to perform a task
    His diligence won him quick promotions
   his diligence won him quick promotions
    Frugality and industry are still regarded as virtues
   frugality and industry are still regarded as virtues