n. (pl. -ies)
1. a a branch of trade or manufacture. b trade and manufacture collectively (incentives to industry).
2 concerted or copious activity (the building was a hive of industry).
3 a diligence. b colloq. the diligent study of a particular topic (the Shakespeare industry).
4 habitual employment in useful work.
Etymology: ME, skill, f. F industrie or L industria diligence