industry as in the people or companies engaged in a particular kind of commercial enterprise
- "each industry has its own trade publications"
industry as in the organized action of making of goods and services for sale
- "American industry is making increased use of computers to control production"
Synonyms
- manufacturethe organized action of making of goods and services for sale; the act of making something (a product) from raw materials; put together out of artificial or natural components or parts; concoct something artificial or untrue ; produce naturally; create or produce in a mechanical way
industry as in persevering determination to perform a task
- "his diligence won him quick promotions"
- "frugality and industry are still regarded as virtues"
Synonyms
- diligenceconscientiousness in paying proper attention to a task; persevering determination to perform a task; a diligent effort
- industriousnesspersevering determination to perform a task