Vocabulary · 36 words
TOEIC Vocabulary: Manufacturing (36 Words with Examples)
Factory tours, production reports, safety notices and quality problems appear across all parts of the test.
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| Word | Part of speech | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| assembly line | noun phrase | a line of workers and machines building a product step by step | The new assembly line doubles our speed. |
| plant | noun | a factory | The Monterrey plant employs 600 people. |
| output | noun | the amount produced | Output rose 8% after the upgrade. |
| capacity | noun | the maximum amount that can be produced or held | The factory is running at full capacity. |
| defect | noun | a fault in a product | Workers found a defect in the latest batch. |
| quality control | noun phrase | checking that products meet standards | Quality control tests every tenth unit. |
| raw materials | noun phrase | basic materials used to make products | The price of raw materials has increased. |
| component | noun | a part of a machine or product | We import most electronic components. |
| inspect | verb | to look at something carefully to check it | Safety officers inspect the machines monthly. |
| machinery | noun (uncountable) | machines in general | Only trained staff may operate the machinery. |
| shift | noun | a period of work time | The night shift starts at 10 p.m. |
| productivity | noun | how much is produced compared with the effort | New software improved productivity. |
| specifications | plural noun | exact technical details of a product | The parts must meet the client's specifications. |
| prototype | noun | a first model used for testing | Engineers are testing the prototype this week. |
| batch | noun | a group of products made together | The second batch will ship on Thursday. |
| assemble | verb | to put the parts of something together | Workers at the plant assemble about two hundred bicycles every day. |
| foreman | noun | a worker who supervises a group of workers | The foreman checked the equipment before the night shift started. |
| refinery | noun | a factory that makes oil or sugar purer | The oil refinery will close for two weeks for routine safety checks. |
| automate | verb | to make a process work by machines | The company plans to automate its packaging line to increase efficiency. |
| mechanical | adjective | related to machines | Production stopped for three hours because of a mechanical problem with the press. |
| durable | adjective | able to last a long time | Our boots are made from durable materials that withstand heavy daily use. |
| faulty | adjective | not working correctly; with a defect | The faulty switches were removed from the line before they reached customers. |
| flaw | noun | a mistake or weakness in something | Inspectors found a small flaw in the glass and rejected the entire batch. |
| hazardous | adjective | dangerous | Hazardous chemicals must be stored in locked cabinets away from the production area. |
| generator | noun | a machine that produces electricity | A backup generator keeps the factory running during power cuts. |
| crane | noun | a tall machine for lifting heavy objects | A crane was used to lift the new steel press into the building. |
| rubber | noun | a stretchy material used for tires and seals | The plant makes rubber seals for washing machines and dishwashers. |
| fabric | noun | cloth used to make clothes or furniture | The mill produces cotton fabric for several clothing brands in the region. |
| garment | noun | a piece of clothing | Each garment is checked by hand before it is packed and shipped. |
| discontinue | verb | to stop making or offering a product | We will discontinue the older model once the new version goes into production. |
| pharmaceutical | adjective | related to the making of medicines | The pharmaceutical plant follows strict cleaning procedures between production runs. |
| automotive | adjective | related to cars and motor vehicles | Delmar Steel supplies parts to several automotive manufacturers in the region. |
| lightweight | adjective | not heavy | Engineers redesigned the frame using a lightweight metal to reduce shipping costs. |
| recycle | verb | to process used materials so they can be reused | The factory now recycles almost all of its plastic waste. |
| disposal | noun | the act of getting rid of something | The safe disposal of industrial waste is regulated by the city. |
| pollute | verb | to make air, water, or land dirty | New filters prevent the plant from polluting the nearby river. |
Collocations: increase production · operate machinery · meet safety standards · work the night shift · run at full capacity.
Read: "Several units from the March batch had cracked casings."
Answer: "Some products were found to be defective." — cracked casings becomes the general idea defective.
Extra words from the TOEIC Service List (TSL 1.2) by Browne, Culligan & Phillips, newgeneralservicelist.com. Meanings and example sentences by Noto. This word list is shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Other vocabulary topics
- Corporate development36
- Dining out36
- Entertainment36
- Finance and budgeting38
- General business: contracts, negotiations, marketing, sales, warranties, conferences40
- Health36
- Housing and corporate property37
- Offices36
- Personnel38
- Purchasing: ordering, shipping, invoices37
- Technical areas37
- Travel37
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- Word families
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