mass–produce

verb mass–pro·duce \ˌmas-prə-ˈdüs, -ˈdyüs\

: to produce very large amounts of (something) usually by using machinery

Full Definition of MASS-PRODUCE

transitive verb

: to produce in quantity usually by machinery

— mass production noun

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back-formation from mass production

First Known Use: 1923

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