Word bank

Improve your reading skills, Memorize words and practice vocabulary

Memorized by 0+ users

factories


Meanings
  • place where goods are manufactured

    - "An electronics factory manufactures electronic components."
    - "The automobile factory produces cars using raw materials."

Pronunciation




  1. Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=2453489"

Synonyms

fondaco , tradepost , trading post , manufactory
Rhymes
Words rhyming with factories
factory , victory , battery , city , maturity , curiosity , obligatory , prospective , perspective , commemorative , dormitory , conformity , performance , memorandum , enumeration , deliberation , premonition , prognosis , epilogue , postscript , appendix , supplement , extension
Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,
  1. An electronics factory manufactures electronic components, while an electronics factory can also be a figurative expression for a person's mind or intellect, where thoughts and ideas are manufactured.


Variants
List of all variants of factories that leads to same result
factories , factory , factorylike , think factories , think factory
Forms
Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

Factories can take various forms depending on the type of goods being produced and the scale of production. Some common types of factories include assembly plants, manufacturing plants, processing plants, production facilities, and fabrication shops.


Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old French 'fabrique' meaning 'building, structure, or edifice'. The term later came to mean 'factory' or 'workshop' where goods are manufactured.


Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to
  1. Mass production: The process of producing large quantities of standardized goods in an efficient and cost-effective manner.

  2. Industrial automation: The use of control systems, machines, power tools, and other automated equipment and technologies to perform various industrial processes, tasks, and functions in a more efficient, productive, and cost-effective manner.


Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

Factories have played a significant role in shaping modern industrial culture. The industrial revolution brought about massive changes to the way goods were produced, leading to the rise of factories and industrialization. The influence of factories on modern industrial culture can be seen in various aspects of society, including architecture, urban planning, transportation, communication, energy production, entertainment, education, and fashion.

Memorize "factories" using Dictozo

The best and recommended way to memorize factories is, by using Dictozo. Just save the word in Dictozo extension and let the app handle the rest. It enhances the memorization process in two ways:

  1. Highlighting:

    Whenever users encounters the saved word on a webpage, Dictozo highlights it, drawing the user's attention and reinforcing memorization.

  2. Periodic Reminders:

    Dictozo will send you periodic reminders to remind you the saved word, it will ask you quiz. These reminders could be in the form of notifications or emails, prompting users to recall and reinforce their knowledge.