semifinished

[ sem-ee-fin-isht, sem-ahy- ]

adjective

1. partially or almost finished. finished.
2. (of a manufactured object) being in a form suitable for working easily into a finished finished product.

Word History and Origins

Origin of semifinished¹

First recorded in 1900–05; semi- + finished

Example Sentences

Consequently their incursions into the semifinished ordnance material supplies in the United States were necessary.

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The output of factories was being seriously curtailed and limited by lack of raw materials and semifinished products.

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A surplus of raw materials and semifinished products for transport to France and England could quickly be made available.

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It brought into the war at the earliest moment the resources of America in raw and semifinished materials.

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For every ton of raw materials and semifinished products America agreed to furnish to France, she furnished two tons.

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