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UK [ˈɪndəstrɪ] / US noun
Word forms "industry":
singular industry plural industries

1) [uncountable] 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

The town was severely hit by the decline in industry.

a) [uncountable] the people and organizations involved in producing goods

action by the government to ease industry's fears

b) [only before noun] belonging to or connected with industry

industry experts/leaders/officials

c) [countable] a particular industry, trade, or service and the people who work in it

the nuclear/chemical/pharmaceutical industry

2) [countable, usually singular] an activity or business that has become very successful, especially one that you think makes an unfair profit or is not necessary

another keep-fit video from the burgeoning fitness industry

3) [uncountable] formal hard work and effort

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

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See:

cottage industry, growth industry, service industry