1. A procedure, method, or series of actions created, designed, or controlled by humans rather than occurring naturally
The water treatment plant uses a man-made process to purify drinking water.
A estação de tratamento de água utiliza um processo artificial para purificar a água potável.
2. An industrial or technological procedure developed by humans for manufacturing, production, or other purposes
Synthetic diamonds are created through a man-made process in laboratories.
Diamantes sintéticos são criados através de um processo artificial em laboratórios.