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Synonyms for industry

Grammar : Noun
Spell : in-duh-stree
Phonetic Transcription : ˈɪn də stri

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Définition of industry

Origin :
  • late 15c., "cleverness, skill," from Old French industrie "activity; aptitude" (14c.) or directly from Latin industria "diligence, activity, zeal," fem. of industrius "industrious, diligent," used as a noun, from early Latin indostruus "diligent," from indu "in, within" + stem of struere "to build" (see structure (n.)). Sense of "diligence, effort" is from 1530s; meaning "trade or manufacture" first recorded 1560s; that of "systematic work" is 1610s.
  • noun manufacturing
  • noun hard work
Example sentences :
  • The world beholds the peaceful triumphs of the industry of our emigrants.
  • Extract from : « United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches » by Various
  • Under this republic the rewards of industry belong to those who earn them.
  • Extract from : « United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches » by Various
  • We do not dread, rather do we welcome, their progress in education and industry.
  • Extract from : « United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches » by Various
  • We have made enormous strides in science and industry and agriculture.
  • Extract from : « United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches » by Various
  • In Mr. Chamberlain they had a popular champion of great ability and industry.
  • Extract from : « The Grand Old Man » by Richard B. Cook
  • The operating-room was a hive of industry, and tongues kept pace with fingers.
  • Extract from : « K » by Mary Roberts Rinehart
  • The permanence of industry in any state must be proportioned to the certainty of its reward.
  • Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 4 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth
  • The industry and movements of the rider were not less remarkable than those of the ridden.
  • Extract from : « The Last of the Mohicans » by James Fenimore Cooper
  • Because there was not yet enough human material for the organisation of all the branches of industry?
  • Extract from : « Freeland » by Theodor Hertzka
  • The career of industry which the nation has pursued, has also proved its best education.
  • Extract from : « Self-Help » by Samuel Smiles

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