industry in WordNet English dictionary

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