Manufacture
/ˌmæn.jəˈfjʊər/noun
The process of making products from raw materials, especially on a large scale.
Did you know?The term 'manufacture' is steeped in the idea of craftsmanship—ancient artisans believed that the act of creation was akin to a sacred ritual, imbuing objects with life and purpose.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*manu-
“by hand”
Latin
Latin
manufactura
“the act of making by hand”
Medieval Latin
Medieval Latin
manufactura
“manufacturing, the action of making by hand”
15th Century
Middle French
manufacturer
“to make by hand, to produce”
16th Century
English
manufacture
“the action of making goods, especially in bulk with tools”
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