| cost cutting | the act of cutting costs |
price cutting
price cut | cutting the price of merchandise to one lower than the usual or advertised price |
cut
cutting
cutting off | the act of shortening something by chopping off the ends, the barber gave him a good cut |
| cutting thinning | the act of diluting something, the cutting of whiskey with water, the thinning of paint with turpentine |
| cut cutting | the act of cutting something into parts, his cuts were skillful, his cutting of the cake made a terrible mess |
| cut cutting | the act of penetrating or opening open with a sharp edge, his cut in the lining revealed the hidden jewels |
abscission
cutting off | the act of cutting something off |
ablation
extirpation
cutting out
excision | surgical removal of a body part or tissue |
| cut cutting | the division of a deck of cards before dealing, he insisted that we give him the last cut before every deal, the cutting of the cards soon became a ritual |
| cottage industry | small-scale industry that can be carried on at home by family members using their own equipment |
industry
manufacture | the organized action of making of goods and services for sale, American industry is making increased use of computers to control production |
| carving cutting | removing parts from hard material to create a desired pattern or shape |
film editing
cutting | the activity of selecting the scenes to be shown and putting them together to create a film |
ball field
baseball field
diamond | the baseball playing field |
baseball diamond
diamond
infield | the area of a baseball field that is enclosed by bases and home plate |
chopping board
cutting board | a wooden board where meats or vegetables can be cut |
cutter
cutlery cutting tool | a cutting implement, a tool for cutting |
| cutting implement | a tool used for cutting or slicing |
| cutting room | a room where films or tapes are edited (by cutting out unwanted parts) |
| diamond | a playing card in the minor suit that has one or more red rhombuses on it, he led a small diamond, diamonds were trumps |
| diamond point | a very hard small point made from a diamond |
knife edge
cutting edge | the sharp cutting side of the blade of a knife |
diligence
industriousness
industry | persevering determination to perform a task, his diligence won him quick promotions, frugality and industry are still regarded as virtues |
vanguard
forefront
cutting edge | the position of greatest importance or advancement, the leading position in any movement or field, the Cotswolds were once at the forefront of woollen manufacturing in England, the idea of motion was always to the forefront of his mind and central to his philosophy |
clipping
newspaper clipping
press clipping
cutting
press cutting | an excerpt cut from a newspaper or magazine, he searched through piles of letters and clippings |
| industry | the people or companies engaged in a particular kind of commercial enterprise, each industry has its own trade publications |
aluminum business
aluminum industry | manufacturers of aluminum considered as a group |
apparel industry
garment industry
fashion industry
fashion business
rag trade | makers and sellers of fashionable clothing |
banking industry
banking system | banks collectively |
| automobile industry | the manufacturers of automobiles considered collectively |
| chemical industry | the manufacturers of chemicals considered collectively |
| coal industry | the producers of coal considered collectively |
| computer industry | the manufacturers of computers considered collectively |
construction industry
housing industry | an industry that builds housing |
| electronics industry | the manufacturers of electronic products considered collectively |
entertainment industry
show business
show biz | those involved in providing entertainment: radio and television and films and theater |
film industry
movie industry | the entertainment industries involved in producing and distributing movies |
| growth industry | an industry that is growing rapidly |
| lighting industry | an industry devoted to manufacturing and selling and installing lighting |
munitions industry
arms industry | an industry that manufacturers weapons of war |
oil industry
refining industry
oil business | an industry that produces and delivers oil and oil products |
| plastics industry | an industry that manufactures plastic articles |
| market securities industry | the securities markets in the aggregate, the market always frustrates the small investor |
| service industry | an industry that provides services rather than tangible objects |
| shipbuilding industry | an industry that builds ships |
| shoe industry | an industry that manufactures and sells shoes |
| sign industry | an industry that produces signs |
| steel industry | the industry that makes steel and steel products |
| sunrise industry | a new industry that is expanding rapidly (especially telecommunications or electronics) |
| tobacco industry | an industry that manufactures and sells products containing tobacco |