definition of
industry

[1] #1 industry n. the people or companies engaged in a particular kind of commercial enterprise; "each industry has its own trade publications". wn

[2] #2 industry n. [manufacture] the organized action of making of goods and services for sale; "American industry is making increased use of computers to control production". wn

[3] #3 industry n. [diligence, industriousness] persevering determination to perform a task; "his diligence won him quick promotions"; "frugality and industry are still regarded as virtues". wn