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manufacturer definition

manu·fac·turer (-c̸hər ər)

noun

a person or company in the business of manufacturing; esp., a factory owner

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manufacturer Synonyms

manufacturer

n.

maker, producer, fabricator, constructor, builder, operator, smith, forger, artificer, craftsman, corporation, entrepreneur, company; see also business 4.


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manufacturer Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • lead: Top Appliance - Offer great deals on Kitchen Appliances from leading manufacturers through out the internet.

Converse of subject

  • recommend: If the unit has a maximum operating depth recommended by the manufacturer, diving below that depth will not be covered.

Adjective modifier

  • leading: By 1936 Miles was one of the country's leading manufacturers of light civilian aircraft.

Modifies a noun

  • warranty: Warranty: There is a 1 year manufacturers warranty.

Noun used with modifier

  • handset: AutoAlert has conducted extensive testing across all the main networks and across a number of different telephone handset manufacturers.

Possessives

  • warranty: All products come with a 12-month manufacturer's warranty.
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