Industry Definition & Meaning
industry
- noun
- the people or companies engaged in a particular kind of commercial enterprise; "each industry has its own trade publications"
- the organized action of making of goods and services for sale; "American industry is making increased use of computers to control production"
- persevering determination to perform a task; "his diligence won him quick promotions"; "frugality and industry are still regarded as virtues"
"Industry" in song lyrics
See how industry is used in real songs:
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"against certain members working in an industry"
3rd Bass — Portrait of the Artist as a Hood -
"Consider these, casualties in the war between art and industry"
7L & Esoteric f/ Count Bass D, J-Live — Rules of Engagament -
"Maliciously, we the opposite of industry"
9th Prince f/ Dasha, Sav Killz — Assassins
Words that rhyme with industry
Usage tips for "industry"
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