industry
noun
ECONOMICS, PRODUCTION uk/ˈɪndəstri/ usplural industries [ U ]
the companies and activities involved in the production of goods:
We hope the government listens to the concerns of industry and drops its plans to introduce another crippling tax on business.
domestic/global/international industry
in industry The largest firms only account for one in four jobs in industry.
go/move into industry Another top accountant has moved into industry.
[ C ]
the people and activities involved in one type of business that produces goods or offers services:
the car/electronics/construction industry In the construction industry, as in other industries, mechanization has had a major impact.
the advertising/banking/insurance industry
the music/movie/entertainment industry
Job gains in service industries such as health care and banking offset losses in such areas as construction.
a global/growing/leading industry
an industry consultant/expert/observer
industry figures/data/average The auto maker spends $581 more on distribution per car than the industry average.
See also
agro-industry
basic industry
captain of industry
cottage industry
the Department of Trade and Industry
essential industry
extractive industry
growth industry
heavy industry
heritage industry
infant industry
knowledge industry
light industry
manufacturing industry
mature industry
primary industry
regulated industry
secondary industry
service industry
smokestack industry
strategic industry
sunrise industry
sunset industry
tertiary industry