Manufacturing Terms

verb to stick to something or follow a rule or guideline

• It is important to adhere to the rules and regulations set forth by the company.
• Make sure you adhere to the guidelines to avoid any trouble.
• Just stick to the plan and adhere to it no matter what.
• In order to succeed, one must adhere to their values and principles.

verb to change or alter in order to fit or conform to a particular purpose or situation

• It is important to adjust the settings to optimize performance.
• I need to adjust my schedule to make time for the meeting.
• I'll just need to adjust my attitude and everything will be fine.
• Sometimes we need to adjust our perspective to see things more clearly.

noun Clothing or garments in general.

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• The company specializes in producing high-quality apparel for men and women.
• I love shopping for new apparel to update my wardrobe.
• Check out this dope apparel I just copped from the mall.
• His words were like a finely tailored piece of apparel, perfectly crafted to make an impact.

noun a place, position, or job assigned to someone

verb to assign a job or position to someone, especially in a military context

• I purchased a train billet for my journey from Paris to London.
• I got my hands on a cheap billet for the concert next week.
• I scored a sweet billet for the game this weekend.
• Her smile was like a ray of sunshine, a small billet of happiness in a gloomy day.

noun a narrow passage or point of congestion

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• The bottleneck in the production line caused delays in the shipment of the products.
• The bottleneck at the entrance made everyone late for the meeting.
• The bottleneck on the highway had us stuck in traffic for hours.
• Her perfectionism was a bottleneck to completing the project on time.

noun the mass or magnitude of something large

verb to gather or be gathered in large quantities

adjective being large in quantity or size

• The company decided to purchase the bulk of their supplies from a wholesale distributor.
• I bought most of my groceries in bulk to save money.
• Let's get the snacks in bulk so we don't run out during the movie marathon.
• She handled the bulk of the workload while her coworker was on vacation.

noun a lightweight container, typically made of paperboard, used for holding goods

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• The carton of milk was placed on the top shelf of the refrigerator.
• Hey, can you pass me that carton of eggs over there?
• I found a carton of cigarettes in the glove compartment of the car.
• She kept her emotions locked away in a carton, never letting anyone see how she truly felt.

noun a ship used for cutting and laying subsea pipelines

• The industrial cutter is used to precisely trim materials in manufacturing processes.
• Can you pass me the paper cutter so I can trim these flyers?
• I'm going to use the pizza cutter to slice up this pie.
• She is a real cutter when it comes to editing, always trimming unnecessary words.

noun the singular of dice.

verb to cease to live; undergo the complete and permanent cessation of all vital functions; become dead

• The doctor did everything he could to save the patient, but unfortunately, he couldn't prevent him from dying.
• I heard that poor cat got hit by a car and died.
• If you eat that spicy food, you're gonna die!
• Her dreams of becoming a famous singer died when she realized she didn't have the talent.

noun an amount of something that is more than necessary, permitted, or desirable

verb to exceed or go beyond a certain limit or amount

adjective more than is necessary, usual, or specified

• The company has identified areas where there is excess spending that needs to be addressed.
• I have an excess of clothes in my closet that I need to donate.
• She always goes way overboard with her makeup, it's like she's in excess.
• His love for her was so great, it spilled over into excess, overwhelming them both.

noun a person or thing that is considered to be of little value and can be sacrificed if necessary

adjective able to be sacrificed or disposed of

• The company considered the temporary workers expendable during the slow season.
• I heard they think interns are expendable around here.
• They treat temps like they're totally expendable.
• In the game of chess, pawns are often seen as expendable pieces.

verb to subcontract or outsource work to an external party

adverb used to describe the act of subcontracting work to an external party

• The company decided to farm out their customer service department to a third-party vendor.
• I'm going to farm out the yard work to my neighbor while I'm on vacation.
• Let's farm out the project to the new intern and see how they handle it.
• She tends to farm out her responsibilities to others instead of taking care of them herself.

noun a piece of clothing

• The tailor carefully crafted each garment to fit the client perfectly.
• I love shopping for new garments to add to my wardrobe.
• Check out this cool garment I found at the thrift store.
• His words were like a protective garment, shielding her from the harsh reality.

verb to spend time doing nothing; to be inactive

adjective not working or active; unemployed or doing nothing

• The machine remained idle for hours due to a technical malfunction.
• He was just idling around the house all day.
• Stop being so idle and get to work!
• Her mind wandered into idle thoughts during the boring meeting.

noun a unit of measurement representing the amount of work done by one person in one hour

• The project manager estimated that the task would require 10 man hours to complete.
• We'll need a few more man hours to finish this job on time.
• I can't believe how many man hours we've put into this project already.
• The man hours spent on training will pay off in increased productivity.

noun the process or result of melting

verb to change from a solid to a liquid state as a result of heat

• The ice cubes began to melt as soon as they were placed in the warm water.
• I left my chocolate bar in the car and it totally melted.
• She's so hot, she makes me melt.
• His words had the power to melt her heart.

adjective describing something that does not produce or achieve much; unproductive

• The nonproductive meeting lasted for hours without any concrete decisions being made.
• I find it nonproductive to argue with someone who refuses to listen to reason.
• Stop wasting time on nonproductive activities and focus on what really matters.
• Her nonproductive mindset was like a roadblock preventing her from reaching her goals.

noun an excessive amount of something

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• The oversupply of goods in the market led to a decrease in prices.
• There were too many products, so prices went down.
• We had an oversupply of stuff, so everything got cheaper.
• Her generosity was like an oversupply of kindness that warmed everyone's hearts.

noun a vehicle that runs on railway tracks and is used for carrying passengers or freight

• The railway car was filled with passengers traveling to the next city.
• We squeezed into the crowded railway car for the journey.
• Let's hop on the railway car and get out of here.
• Her mind was like a railway car, constantly moving from one thought to the next.

noun a person or thing that takes the place of another

adjective used to describe something that is used as a substitute for something else

• The company is currently looking for a replacement for the retiring CEO.
• My sister is my replacement for the team project since I got sick.
• I need to find a replacement for my old phone, it's so outdated.
• Laughter is the best replacement for stress in life.

noun a metal pin for passing through holes in two or more plates or pieces to hold them together, usually made with a head at one end, the other end being hammered into a head after insertion.

verb to fasten or fix firmly; hold fast; make rigid.

adjective having the power to fix the attention; engrossing.

• The engineer used a rivet to secure the metal plates together.
• Hey, can you pass me that rivet over there?
• I need to rivet these pieces before we can move on.
• Her speech was so captivating, it seemed to rivet everyone in the audience.

noun a circular shape or object

verb to make or become round

adjective shaped like a circle or sphere

adverb in a circular manner

• The committee members sat around the table for a round of discussions.
• Let's go for another round of drinks at the bar.
• I aced the first round of the interview, feeling pretty confident.
• Life is like a round of golf, with its ups and downs.

noun a naturally occurring granular material composed of finely divided rock and mineral particles

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• The sand on the beach was soft and golden in the sunlight.
• Let's go build a sandcastle on the beach!
• I love chilling on the sand, it's so relaxing.
• Time slips through our fingers like sand in an hourglass.

noun a publication such as a magazine or television program that appears in regular installments

adjective relating to or arranged in a series

• The police were investigating a series of serial killings in the city.
• I heard there's a new serial on Netflix that everyone is talking about.
• That guy is a total serial dater, he never stays single for long.
• Her serial procrastination was hindering her progress on the project.

noun a temporary or permanent closure of a business, organization, or system

verb to close or stop the operation of something

• The company decided to shut down its operations due to financial losses.
• I heard that the restaurant is going to shut down next week.
• The party got shut down by the cops before it even started.
• After the argument, she shut down emotionally and refused to talk to anyone.

noun a room or space used for storing items or supplies

• The supplies are kept organized in the storeroom for easy access.
• I'll grab some snacks from the storeroom before we head out.
• Let's sneak into the storeroom and grab some extra supplies.
• Her mind was like a cluttered storeroom, full of memories waiting to be sorted through.

noun articles of a specified kind for sale

verb to become aware of or conscious of

• The company specializes in importing and distributing electronic wares.
• I love browsing through all the kitchen wares at the store.
• Check out the new tech ware that just dropped!
• His smile was like a shining ware in a sea of darkness.

noun a wholesale house is a business that sells goods in large quantities to retailers or other businesses, rather than to individual customers

• The wholesale house offers bulk discounts to retailers purchasing large quantities of products.
• I love shopping at the wholesale house because I can get great deals on everything.
• Let's hit up the wholesale house and stock up on snacks for the party.
• In the business world, she is known as the wholesale house for her ability to provide resources in large quantities.

verb Ship is a verb that means to send something by boat, plane, train, or truck.

pronoun It is a pronoun that refers to a specific thing previously mentioned or easily identified.

• After thorough testing and quality checks, we have decided to ship it to our distributors.
• The product is ready to go, so let's ship it out today!
• Time to package it up and ship it to the customer.
• I've put in the work, now it's time to ship it and see the results.

noun material used to protect and support cargo during transportation

• The warehouse manager instructed the workers to use dunnage to secure the cargo during transportation.
• Hey, don't forget to grab some dunnage to pack the boxes before shipping them out.
• I'll just toss some dunnage in there to keep everything from moving around.
• She used her wit as dunnage to navigate through the tricky conversation.

noun A word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea. In this case, 'operational chain' is a noun because it is a term used to describe a sequence of operations or steps in a process.

• The operational chain of command must be followed at all times in order to maintain efficiency.
• Make sure you follow the operational chain or you'll get in trouble.
• You gotta stick to the operational chain if you want things to run smoothly.
• The operational chain is like a well-oiled machine, each part working together seamlessly.

noun a person or company that is responsible for the complete installation or construction of a project that is ready for immediate use

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• The company offers turnkey solutions for businesses looking to streamline their operations.
• I hired a turnkey service to handle all the renovations on my house.
• Let's just go with a turnkey option and not worry about the details.
• She wanted a turnkey relationship where everything was taken care of for her.

noun a substance or material that adheres to another material

adjective describing something that adheres to another material

• The adherend must be properly prepared before applying the adhesive.
• Make sure the adherend is clean before sticking it on.
• Hey, don't forget to prep the adherend before using the glue.
• The new policy serves as the adherend, holding the team together in times of change.