ˈdɪlɪdʒəns ˈɪndəstɹi ˌmænjʊˈfæktʃə ˌmænjuˈfæktʃɚ the organized action of making of goods and services for sale American industry is making increased use of computers to control production persevering determination to perform a task his diligence won him quick promotions frugality and industry are still regarded as virtues the people or companies engaged in a particular kind of commercial enterprise each industry has its own trade publications