Noun Definition

industry

1.Definition: persevering determination to perform a task

"His diligence won him quick promotions", "Frugality and industry are still regarded as virtues"

Related Noun(s):diligence, industriousness

Category: General

2.Definition: the organized action of making of goods and services for sale

"American industry is making increased use of computers to control production"

Related Noun(s):manufacture

Category: General

3.Definition: the people or companies engaged in a particular kind of commercial enterprise

"Each industry has its own trade publications"

Category: General