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the production of goods, especially those made in factories. The part of industry that involves the production of steel, coal, or large goods such as aircraft is called heavy industry. The part of industry that involves the production of small goods, for example electronic equipment, is called light industry
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the process of making or growing things in large quantities, especially in a factory or on a farm, so that they can be sold
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industry that uses large heavy machines to produce materials such as coal or steel or large objects such as cars or ships
factories, equipment, and materials used to produce goods
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using the Internet where you work, during working hours, for activities which are not work-related
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Open Dictionary
… to reveal a small part of your intentions in order to attract support, without actually committing yourself to doing anything
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