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industrial sector
[/ɪnˈdʌstriəl ˈsɛktər/]
noun
pl: industrial sectors
setor industrial
1.
The part of the economy concerned with the production of goods and manufacturing through industries
The industrial sector has experienced significant growth over the past decade.
O setor industrial experimentou um crescimento significativo na última década.
2.
All businesses and enterprises engaged in manufacturing and production activities
Many workers are employed in the industrial sector.
Muitos trabalhadores são empregados no setor industrial.
Synonyms
manufacturing sector
industrial base
production sector
manufacturing industry
Antonyms
agricultural sector
service sector
tertiary sector
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
setor industrial
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
setor industrial
Heavily used in business and economic contexts
Portugal
setor industrial
Standard usage in Portuguese economy discussions
Related Idioms & Phrases
industrial sector growth
boost the industrial sector
industrial sector development
industrial sector reform
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