Definition and meaning of English word "industry"
industry
/ˈɪndəstri/
How to use
The term 'industry' can refer to a specific sector of economic activity, but it can also refer to diligence or hard work. A common learner mistake is using 'industry' as a countable noun, when it is often used as an uncountable noun.
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industry
Example
Over the years, their industry and business sense made them wealthy.
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Common phrases
- heavy industry— heavy industry
- service industry— service industry
- industry leader— industry leader
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Frequency rank: #1290 in English
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What does the English word "industry" mean?▼
The English word "industry" means "industry" in English.
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