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subfactory

subfactory

6.0
A small factory that is part of a larger company
  • noun
  • /sʌbˈfæktəri/
: subfábrica
  • The subfactory produces components for the main factory, ensuring that production runs smoothly.

Examples

  • Subfactories contracted with Baogang headquarters to meet certain product output targets, production quality targets, and equipment management evaluation targets.

    Academic text (1996)

  • The contracts are not considered fulfilled if the subfactory merely meets production quotas; the subfactory must meet the prescribed standards as well as the three targets for the contract to be fulfilled.

    Academic text (1996)

  • The contracts are not considered fulfilled if the subfactory merely meets production quotas; the subfactory must meet the prescribed standards as well as the three targets for the contract to be fulfilled.

    Academic text (1996)

  • Each subfactory in the network specializes in different product lines to support the larger organization.

  • The manufacturing group expanded by adding a new subfactory in another region to increase output.

How Big

plant
980 4.8
factory
720 1.0
subfactory
6.0
workshop
67 2.3

Surface Forms

subfactory singular
subfactories plural

Morphology

subfactory = factory (transparent) = sub + factory

The meaning 'smaller or subsidiary factory' follows the regular sense of the productive prefix 'sub-' combined with 'factory'.

Etymology

Subfactory combines the prefix sub- meaning 'under' or 'smaller' and factory meaning 'a place that makes things'. So a subfactory is a smaller factory that belongs to or works under a larger company.