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industry

When referring to factories and manufacturing, "industry" is often used as an uncountable noun. When referring to a specific business sector (like the film or music industry), it can be used both as a countable and uncountable noun. Using "industry" to mean hard work is quite formal and less common in everyday conversation than words like "diligence" or "hard work".

💬Casual Conversation

🎬Tuesday afternoon, Chloe is procrastinating on a paper in the library.
Chloe Smith

i can't deal with this major. i'm just gonna pivot to the beauty industry and call it a day.

Chloe Smith
Eleanor Smith
Eleanor Smith

YOU ARE TOO SMART FOR THAT DEAR. JUST STICK WITH IT.

💡
Chloe uses the phrasal verb 'call it a day' to express giving up on her current studies, while referring to 'industry' as a specific branch of economic activity (beauty). Eleanor's response in all caps reflects her lack of technical proficiency with smartphones.

Meanings

noun

Economic activity concerned with the processing of raw materials and manufacture of goods in factories.

"The automotive industry is shifting toward electric vehicles."

noun

A particular form or branch of economic activity, such as tourism or finance.

"She has spent twenty years working in the hospitality industry."

noun

Qualities of hard work and diligence.

"His success is a result of his unwavering industry and dedication."

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