Associations to the word «Industry»

INDUSTRY, noun. (uncountable) The tendency to work persistently.

INDUSTRY, noun. (countable) (business) (economics) Businesses of the same type, considered as a whole.

INDUSTRY, noun. (uncountable) (economics) Businesses that produce goods as opposed to services.

INDUSTRY, noun. (in the singular) (economics) The sector of the economy consisting of large-scale enterprises.

INDUSTRY, noun. (European software patent law) Automated production of material goods

INDUSTRY DISCOUNT, noun. (aviation) A discounted air fare for airlines staff.

INDUSTRY, noun. The people or companies engaged in a particular kind of commercial enterprise; "each industry has its own trade publications".

INDUSTRY, noun. The organized action of making of goods and services for sale; "American industry is making increased use of computers to control production".

INDUSTRY, noun. Persevering determination to perform a task; "his diligence won him quick promotions"; "frugality and industry are still regarded as virtues".