industry industry /ˈɪndəstri/
noun
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()
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
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()
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
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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