mass production

American  

noun

1. the production or manufacture of goods in large quantities, especially by machinery.

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mass production Cultural  

1. The manufacture of goods in large quantities by machinery and by use of techniques such as the assembly line and division of labor.

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Etymology

Origin of mass production

First recorded in 1915–20

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mass production

Plastic, prefabrication and push-button convenience suggested that mass production could bring elegant, futuristic living — and freedom from drudgery — within reach of the masses.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2026

Hasa says that it will be "challenging" for companies to establish mass production of sodium ion batteries.

From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2026

Tesla put the Cybercab into mass production in April, although Musk said initial manufacturing would be slow.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 2, 2026

It added that Washington needs to immediately put mass production of precision missiles on a wartime footing because “waiting until conflict begins will be too late.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026

Advances in mass production assembly enabled both sides to quickly arm their troops.

From "Lincoln's Last Days: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever" by Bill O'Reilly