Manufacturing Vocabulary

noun a person who is unprincipled, deceitful, or undeserving of trust

• The cad was arrested for his fraudulent activities.
• That cad always tries to cheat his way out of things.
• I can't believe that cad tried to pull a fast one on us.
• His betrayal made him seem like a real cad in our eyes.

noun a narrow, steep-sided passage, especially one for water or other liquid to flow through

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• The emergency exit chute deployed automatically when the plane landed.
• I slid down the water chute at the water park.
• Let's hit the chute and get out of here before anyone sees us.
• She felt like she was in a chute of never-ending work deadlines.

noun a hard mass of fused material formed in a furnace, typically composed of mineral impurities and used as a paving stone

• The cement industry produces clinker as a key ingredient in the manufacturing process.
• I heard they use clinker to make cement.
• Yo, did you know clinker is like the secret sauce for making cement?
• In the world of construction, clinker is like the building block that holds everything together.

noun a warehouse or storehouse

• The depot is where all the goods are stored before distribution.
• Let's meet at the depot to pick up our supplies.
• I heard there's a secret party happening at the depot tonight.
• His mind was like a depot, filled with memories waiting to be unpacked.

noun waste or impurity; something of low quality or value

• The dross from the metal smelting process is carefully removed to ensure a high-quality end product.
• I can't believe you're keeping all this dross in your garage, it's such a mess!
• I'm tired of dealing with all this dross, let's just throw it out and start fresh.
• She sifted through the dross of bad relationships before finding her true love.

verb to invent or create something, typically with deceitful intent

• The company was accused of attempting to fabricate evidence in the court case.
• I can't believe he tried to fabricate that story to get out of trouble.
• She's always fabricating excuses for why she's late.
• His elaborate lies began to fabricate a web of deceit that was hard to unravel.

noun a substance used to fill a space or container

adjective describing something that is used for filling

• The filling in the pie was made with fresh strawberries and sugar.
• I love the filling in these donuts, it's so creamy and delicious.
• This burrito has the best filling, I can't get enough of it.
• Her laughter was like a filling that warmed the room with joy.

noun The act of completing or reaching the end of something

verb The action of completing or bringing something to an end

• The finishing touches on the project were completed with great attention to detail.
• I'm almost finishing up with my homework, just a few more questions to go.
• I'm finishing off this burger before we head out.
• She was finishing up her time at the company, ready to move on to new opportunities.

noun a product that is not brand-name or trademarked

adjective relating to or characteristic of a whole group or class; not specific

• The pharmaceutical company produces a generic version of the medication.
• I prefer the generic brand over the name brand for this product.
• I always go for the generic stuff, it's cheaper.
• His speech was so generic, it lacked any originality or depth.

noun Physical products that are bought and sold

adjective Describing something that is of high quality or beneficial

• The company specializes in importing and exporting luxury goods.
• I love shopping for goods at that store, they always have great deals.
• I scored some sick goods at the thrift shop today.
• Education is the key to unlocking the goods of the mind.

noun physical products that are tangible and durable

adjective describing the quality of the goods as sturdy or robust

• The store specializes in selling hard goods such as tools and appliances.
• I need to pick up some hard goods like pots and pans for my new apartment.
• I heard they have a great selection of hard goods at that store.
• In the business world, hard goods refer to physical products rather than services or intangible items.

noun a person, place, thing, or idea

adverb modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb, typically indicating when, where, how, or to what extent something is done

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence

• The new car model is currently in production at the manufacturing plant.
• They're making a new movie right now, it's in production.
• The next season of the show is in production, can't wait to see it!
• The plan for the new marketing campaign is in production, we hope it will be a success.

adjective describing the quantity of something as insufficient or scarce

• During the drought, water became in short supply in the region.
• We're running low on snacks, they're in short supply.
• The new sneakers are so popular, they're in short supply.
• Patience seems to be in short supply these days.

noun A type of stock or investment that represents companies in the industrial sector, such as manufacturing, energy, and construction.

adjective Relating to or characteristic of industries or the industrial sector.

• The industrials sector is experiencing steady growth this quarter.
• Have you heard about the latest trends in industrials?
• I'm thinking of investing in some industrials stocks.
• The industrials of the city never sleep, always buzzing with activity.

noun the people or companies engaged in a particular kind of commercial enterprise

• The pharmaceutical industry is heavily regulated to ensure the safety of medications.
• My uncle works in the film industry as a special effects artist.
• The tech industry is booming right now with all the new startups popping up.
• She was a trailblazer in the fashion industry, paving the way for future designers.

verb to connect or link closely or firmly

adjective joined closely or locked together

• The gears were carefully interlocked to ensure smooth operation.
• The puzzle pieces were interlocked together to complete the picture.
• Their fingers were interlocked as they walked down the street.
• The two companies were interlocked in a complex web of partnerships and agreements.

noun a product or result of creating or producing something

verb to create or produce something

adjective having been created or produced

• The decision was made after careful consideration of all the facts.
• I made a sandwich for lunch.
• She made a killing in the stock market yesterday.
• His words made her heart soar with happiness.

noun a reduction in price

verb to reduce the price of an item

• The retailer decided to mark down the prices of their products in order to attract more customers.
• I heard they're going to mark down those shoes you've been wanting to buy.
• Let's wait until they mark down the new video game before we buy it.
• She couldn't help but mark down all the ways in which he had changed since they first met.

noun a portable platform used for storing or moving goods

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• The warehouse manager ordered a new pallet of goods to be delivered.
• Hey, can you help me move this pallet over there?
• I scored a free pallet from the construction site for my DIY project.
• His mind was like a disorganized pallet of thoughts, scattered and hard to sort through.

noun a return to a previous state or position

verb to revert back to a previous state or position

• The company decided to implement a rollback of the new policy due to negative feedback from customers.
• I heard they're doing a rollback on the prices at the grocery store next week.
• They had to do a rollback on that decision because it was a total disaster.
• Sometimes in life, you have to do a rollback and start fresh with a new perspective.

noun a narrow opening or groove

verb to schedule or allocate a specific time or place for something

• Please make sure to book your time slot in advance to avoid any inconvenience.
• Hey, don't forget to reserve your slot for the movie night!
• I managed to snag a slot in the popular workshop next week.
• She felt like she was running out of time, like a missing puzzle slot in her life.

noun A reduction in speed or the rate of progress

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• The economic slowdown is causing concern among investors.
• The traffic slowdown made me late for work.
• Dude, the party was a total slowdown - nothing exciting happened.
• Her emotional slowdown after the breakup was evident in her lack of enthusiasm.

noun a person or organization that provides a particular product or service

adjective pertaining to or relating to the act of supplying goods or services

• The supplier failed to deliver the materials on time, causing a delay in production.
• I need to contact my supplier to order more inventory for next month.
• I found a new supplier for cheap electronics, they have great deals.
• In life, friends can act as emotional suppliers, providing support in times of need.

noun an amount of something left over when requirements have been met; an excess of production or supply over demand

adjective more than what is needed or used; excess

• The company had a surplus of inventory after the holiday season.
• We have a surplus of snacks in the kitchen if you're hungry.
• I scored a surplus of concert tickets for cheap on Craigslist.
• Her kindness created a surplus of goodwill among her colleagues.

noun a rejection or refusal, especially of a request or offer

verb to refuse or reject (a request or offer)

• The hotel receptionist informed us that there was a turndown service available upon request.
• I asked the waiter for a turndown service for my room and he said they could accommodate.
• I can't believe she turndowned the offer to go to the concert with us.
• His constant turndown of new ideas is hindering the company's progress.

noun material that is not wanted; something that is no longer useful or valuable

verb to use or expend carelessly, extravagantly, or to no purpose; to fail to use or take advantage of something

• It is important to properly dispose of waste to protect the environment.
• Don't waste your time on things that don't matter.
• Stop wasting your money on unnecessary things.
• She felt like a waste of space in the crowded room.

noun a joining together of two or more pieces of metal by melting and fusing them together

verb to join together by heating and melting the edges, usually with the addition of a filler metal

• The skilled welder used a precise technique to weld the metal pieces together.
• I'm going to weld these two pipes together to fix the leak.
• I heard he can weld like nobody's business.
• The bond between them was so strong, it was as if their souls were welded together.

noun a meeting at which a group of people engage in intensive discussion and activity on a particular subject or project

• The workshop on leadership skills will be held next week.
• Hey, are you going to that workshop on Friday?
• I heard the workshop is gonna be lit, you should definitely go.
• Attending the workshop was like adding tools to my toolbox of knowledge.

noun MME

• The MME is a key performance indicator used in the manufacturing industry.
• I need to submit my MME report by the end of the week.
• Let's crunch some numbers and get that MME sorted out.
• Her attention to detail is so high, she's like a human MME machine.

noun a person who is a petty officer in the navy

• The PO will be responsible for overseeing the department's budget.
• Hey, did you hear that the PO got promoted?
• I can't believe the PO is making us work late again.
• She's like the PO of our friend group, always organizing everything.

verb to soften or shape plastic by heat or pressure

• The artist used a special technique to plasticate the clay into intricate sculptures.
• I tried to plasticate the playdough into a perfect shape, but it kept falling apart.
• I'm going to plasticate this old plastic bottle into a cool new phone holder.
• She tried to plasticate her emotions, but they eventually bubbled to the surface.

verb to produce an excessive amount of goods or products beyond what is necessary or reasonable

• Companies often fall into the trap of over-productising their offerings in an attempt to appeal to a wider market.
• Don't over-productise your business idea - sometimes simplicity is key.
• Dude, you're totally over-productising this project, just keep it simple.
• Her tendency to over-productise her wardrobe reflects her need for perfection in every aspect of her life.

noun Consumer electronics - electronic devices intended for everyday use by individuals, such as smartphones, laptops, and tablets

• The market for consumer electronics continues to grow rapidly.
• I love shopping for new consumer electronics.
• I'm always on the lookout for the latest tech gadgets.
• Consumer electronics have become the backbone of modern society.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun

• The actual tare weight of the package was recorded before shipping.
• I weighed the box and the actual tare was lighter than I expected.
• I checked the actual tare of the bag and it was way off from what the label said.
• Knowing the actual tare of a situation can help you better understand its true weight.