mass production

noun

: production of goods in considerable quantities usually by machinery
Beginning with the mass production of cotton clothing, the Industrial Revolution produced a parade of synthetic fabrics, including nylon and rayon. Joseph A. Amato
Despite the larger commercial space, Sans Souci maintains their artisanal philosophy: no machines, no preservatives, and no mass production. Everything is hand-dipped and cut. Amy Johansson
We learned about the railroad … and the way the mass production of nails revolutionized the building of balloon-frame houses … David Updike

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The Intel 3 process node has been in mass production for several months, powering Xeon 6 data center chips. Trefis Team, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025 Still years away Micro LED is still years away from being suitable for mass production of consumer products, as the industry is struggling to manage obstacles like manufacturing costs and competition from other advanced display tech like OLED. Ars Technica, 12 Feb. 2025 In another example of cooperation, Moscow and Pyongyang will jointly develop drones for mass production this year, according to the Japanese news outlet NHK World. Justin Gest, Newsweek, 10 Feb. 2025 One year after mass production kicked off, Unitree’s B2-W Industrial Wheel has been upgraded with more exciting capabilities. IEEE Spectrum, 27 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for mass production 

Word History

First Known Use

1873, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of mass production was in 1873

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“Mass production.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mass%20production. Accessed 23 Feb. 2025.

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