(historical) The major technological, socioeconomic and cultural change in the late 18th and early 19th century resulting from the replacement of an economy based on manual labour to one dominated by industry and machine manufacture.

A process of design applied to products that are to be manufactured through techniques of mass production.

The practical arts, such as engineering, metalworking or carpentry. / The teaching of the knowledge and skills needed to work with tools and machinery.

Any industry that does not require high capitalization or heavy machinery.

The sector of industry that involves the intellectual services: research, development, and information. It is considered the fourth basic industry.

Alternative spelling of preindustrial

(law, India, dated in England & Wales) A tribunal with jurisdiction to hear labour disputes.

disease or disability caused by employment, such as repetitive acts or exposure to chemicals.

plural of industrial disease

Having a level of potency, concentration, or durability suitable for industrial tasks, as opposed to merely household tasks.