{
    "term": "manufacturer",
    "partOfSpeech": "noun",
    "definitions": [
        {
            "senseNumber": null,
            "definition": "a person or company that produces goods in large quantities",
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "a car/computer manufacturer"
                },
                {
                    "text": "a textile manufacturer"
                },
                {
                    "text": "Always follow the manufacturer's instructions."
                },
                {
                    "text": "Faulty goods should be returned to the manufacturer."
                }
            ],
            "synonyms": "maker",
            "topics": ["Business"],
            "collocations": {
                "adjective": ["big", "large", "leading"],
                "phrases": ["the manufacturer’s instructions"]
            }
        }
    ],
    "pronunciations": {
        "uk": [
            {
                "pronunciation": "/ˌmænjuˈfæktʃərə(r)/",
                "audio": "ma/manufacturer/manufacturer__gb_1.mp3"
            }
        ],
        "us": [
            {
                "pronunciation": "/ˌmænjuˈfæktʃərər/",
                "audio": "ma/manufacturer/manufacturer__us_1.mp3"
            }
        ]
    },
    "wordOrigin": null
}