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
Joseph A. AmatoDespite 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
Amy JohanssonWe 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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All are investing heavily in battery research, aircraft design, futuristic factories for mass production, and the development of vertiports and other landing facilities in urban areas.
—Daniel Cote, Robb Report, 26 June 2024
At the same time, the company is expanding its manufacturing capabilities, with new facilities opening up around the world that are specifically designed for the mass production of radiopharmaceuticals.
—Elie Dolgin, Ars Technica, 21 June 2024
Manufacturing costs are dropping as traditional carmakers, who were slow to sell electric vehicles, start to apply their decades of experience with mass production to the new technology.
—Jack Ewing, New York Times, 3 June 2024
The funding will support mass production of the Tianlong-3 rocket, which has nine engines and a payload capacity to low-Earth orbit of 17 metric tons.
—Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 7 June 2024
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Daniel Cote, Robb Report, 26 June 2024
At the same time, the company is expanding its manufacturing capabilities, with new facilities opening up around the world that are specifically designed for the mass production of radiopharmaceuticals.
—Elie Dolgin, Ars Technica, 21 June 2024
Manufacturing costs are dropping as traditional carmakers, who were slow to sell electric vehicles, start to apply their decades of experience with mass production to the new technology.
—Jack Ewing, New York Times, 3 June 2024
The funding will support mass production of the Tianlong-3 rocket, which has nine engines and a payload capacity to low-Earth orbit of 17 metric tons.
—Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 7 June 2024
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“Mass production.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mass%20production. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.
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