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Definition industry in British English

industry noun

noun
/ˈɪndəstri/
1

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

Example

The town was severely hit by the decline in industry.

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action by the government to ease industry's fears

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1.2

belonging to or connected with industry

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industry experts/leaders/officials

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1.3

a particular industry, trade, or service and the people who work in it

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the nuclear/chemical/pharmaceutical industry

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2

an activity or business that has become very successful, especially one that you think makes an unfair profit or is not necessary

Example

another keep-fit video from the burgeoning fitness industry

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3

hard work and effort

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He still believed that honesty and industry would lead to success.

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Definition industry in British English