Words / B1

man-yoo-FAKCH-uh-r-uh/ˌmænjuˈfæktʃərə/

A manufacturer is a company that makes goods: a car manufacturer; the manufacturer’s instructions. A maker is everyday and can be small; a factory is the building. Producer is often used for food, energy, or films. Do not call a shop a manufacturer if it only sells. Recall notices name the manufacturer.

Meaning

A company that makes goods in large quantities.

Examples

• “The manufacturer recalled the faulty batteries last week.”
• “The manufacturer recalled 40,000 chargers after a fire risk.”
• “Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions on the bleach bottle.”

Good to know

a car / drug manufacturer; manufacturer’s instructions. Everyday: maker. Building: factory. Shop ≠ manufacturer.

Near in meaning

maker

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