26984 words

industry

9 definitions • 24 examples
1

Examples:

trade and industry
industry and commerce
The city needs to attract more industry.
2
the people and activities involved in one type of business:

Examples:

the gas/electricity industry
the tourist industry
The computer industry has been booming.
3
something that is produced or is available in large quantities and makes a lot of money:

Examples:

the heritage industry
4
the quality of regularly working hard:

Examples:

I must say that I'm very impressed by her industry.
5
the companies and activities involved in the production of goods for sale, esp. in a factory:

Examples:

business and industry
6
a type of business:

Examples:

She’s worked in the banking and computer industries.
7
the quality of working hard:

Examples:

It takes industry and determination to complete a Ph.D.
8

Examples:

We hope the government listens to the concerns of industry and drops its plans to introduce another crippling tax on business.
in industry The largest firms only account for one in four jobs in industry.
go/move into industry Another top accountant has moved into industry.
9
the people and activities involved in one type of business that produces goods or offers services:

Examples:

the car/electronics/construction industry In the construction industry, as in other industries, mechanization has had a major impact.
the music/movie/entertainment industry
Job gains in service industries such as health care and banking offset losses in such areas as construction.
a global/growing/leading industry
an industry consultant/expert/observer
industry figures/data/average The auto maker spends $581 more on distribution per car than the industry average.

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