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Definition industry in British English
industry
noun
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noun
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
the production of goods, especially those made in factories. The part of industry that involves the production of steel, coal, or large goods such as aircraft is called heavy industry. The part of industry that involves the production of small goods, for example electronic equipment, is called light industry
the people and organizations involved in producing goods
action by the government to ease industry's fears
a particular industry, trade, or service and the people who work in it
the nuclear/chemical/pharmaceutical industry
an activity or business that has become very successful, especially one that you think makes an unfair profit or is not necessary
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