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Assembly-Line-Production

/əˈsɛm.bli laɪn prəˈdʌk.ʃən/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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  1. 1

    A manufacturing process in which parts are added to a product in a sequential manner to create a finished item efficiently.

    "The factory implemented assembly-line production to increase output and reduce costs."
  2. 2

    A system of production that involves a series of workers and machines in a factory, each performing a specific task in the manufacturing process.

    "The assembly-line production of automobiles revolutionized the industry."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'assembly line' originated in the early 20th century, primarily associated with the mass production techniques developed by Henry Ford. The concept combines 'assembly', from the Latin 'assimulare', meaning to bring together, and 'line', from the Old English 'līne', referring to a sequence or arrangement.

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