TOEIC Vocabulary · Manufacturing & Quality Control · Set 7 · 13 words
Words from the factory floor.
Defects, output, and the manufacturing vocabulary that TOEIC readings pull from factory reports and quality memos.
Manufacturing and quality control vocabulary appears throughout TOEIC readings about production, inspections, and equipment. Learn the meaning, see it in a sentence, then test yourself.
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factory noun
A building where goods are made.The factory produces over a thousand units a day.
defect noun
A fault or problem.Each product is checked for a possible defect before shipping.
assembly noun
Putting parts together to build something.The assembly line runs twenty-four hours a day.
inspect verb
To look at something closely.Workers inspect every item before packaging.
equipment noun
The tools or machines needed for a task.New equipment was installed last month.
output noun
The amount produced.Output increased after the machines were upgraded.
efficient adjective
Doing something well without wasting time or materials.The new process is much more efficient.
durable adjective
Strong enough to last a long time.These materials are durable and long-lasting.
maintain verb
To keep something in good condition.Technicians maintain the machines weekly.
supply verb
To give something that is needed.The company plans to supply raw materials directly to its partners.
standard noun
A level of quality that must be met.All products must meet the company's safety standard.
faulty adjective
Not working correctly.The faulty parts were sent back to the supplier.
produce verb
To make or manufacture.This factory continues to produce high-quality parts for the automotive industry.
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factory
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A building where goods are madeThe factory produces over a thousand units a day.
defect
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A fault or problemEach product is checked for a possible defect before shipping.
assembly
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Putting parts together to build somethingThe assembly line runs twenty-four hours a day.
inspect
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To look at something closelyWorkers inspect every item before packaging.
equipment
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The tools or machines needed for a taskNew equipment was installed last month.
output
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The amount producedOutput increased after the machines were upgraded.
efficient
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Doing something well without wasting time or materialsThe new process is much more efficient.
durable
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Strong enough to last a long timeThese materials are durable and long-lasting.
maintain
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To keep something in good conditionTechnicians maintain the machines weekly.
supply
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To give something that is neededThe company plans to supply raw materials directly to its partners.
standard
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A level of quality that must be metAll products must meet the company's safety standard.
faulty
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Not working correctlyThe faulty parts were sent back to the supplier.
produce
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To make or manufactureThis factory continues to produce high-quality parts for the automotive industry.