Industrial
Example: Industrial processes support large-scale production
Definition
"Industrial" describes anything related to industry, especially the manufacturing and production of goods on a large scale. It often refers to processes, activities, or areas involved in the creation of products using machinery and labor within factories or plants.
Etymology
The word "industrial" comes from the Latin 'industria,' meaning diligence or activity. It entered English in the late 18th century during the Industrial Revolution, a time when manufacturing and mechanized production rapidly expanded, shaping the modern economic world.
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"Industrial" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (B2) - set 3", containing 112 commonly used words.
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