industry (n.)

  1. the people or companies engaged in a particular kind of commercial enterprise; each industry has its own trade publications'

  2. the organized action of making of goods and services for sale; American industry is making increased use of computers to control production

    [ Syn: manufacture ]

  3. persevering determination to perform a task; his diligence won him quick promotions; frugality and industry are still regarded as virtues

    [ Syn: diligence , industriousness ]

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