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industry

n. the people or companies engaged in a particular kind of commercial enterprise; "each industry has its own trade publications"

manufacture, manufacturing

n. the organized action of making of goods and services for sale; "American industry is making increased use of computers to control production"

diligence, industriousness

n. persevering determination to perform a task; "his diligence won him quick promotions"; "frugality and industry are still regarded as virtues"

house, commercial enterprise, firm, business firm, company

n. an institution created to conduct business; "he only invests in large well-established companies"; "he started the company in his garage"

work, workplace

n. a place where work is done; "he arrived at work early today"

commerce, commercialism, mercantilism

n. transactions (sales and purchases) having the objective of supplying commodities (goods and services)

trade

n. the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services; "Venice was an important center of trade with the East"; "they are accused of conspiring to constrain trade"

production, product

n. an artifact that has been created by someone or some process; "they improve their product every year"; "they export most of their agricultural production"

construction, structure

n. a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts; "the structure consisted of a series of arches"; "she wore her hair in an amazing construction of whirls and ribbons"

perseverance, persistence, perseveration

n. the act of persisting or persevering; continuing or repeating behavior; "his perseveration continued to the point where it was no longer appropriate"

endurance

n. the power to withstand hardship or stress; "the marathon tests a runner's endurance"

steadfastness

n. steadfast resolution

long-sufferance, long-suffering

n. patient endurance of pain or unhappiness

self-will, stubbornness, bullheadedness, obstinacy, obstinance, pigheadedness

n. resolute adherence to your own ideas or desires

fortitude

n. strength of mind that enables one to endure adversity with courage

toughness, stamina, staying power

n. enduring strength and energy

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