manufacture

Noun

• the act of making something (a product) from raw materials
  • the synthesis and fabrication of single crystals
    
  • an improvement in the manufacture of explosives
    
  • manufacturing is vital to Great Britain
    

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

Verb

• create or produce in a mechanical way
  • This novelist has been manufacturing his books following his initial success
    

• produce naturally
  • this gland manufactures a specific substance only
    

• make up something artificial or untrue

• put together out of artificial or natural components or parts; He manufactured a popular cereal"
  • the company fabricates plastic chairs
    
  • They manufacture small toys
    

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  fabrication , manufacturing , industry , fabricate , cook up , make up , invent , construct