prefabrication

/priˌfæbrəˈkeɪʃən/
noun
  1. The process of manufacturing sections of a building or other structure in a factory before transporting them for assembly.
    • Prefabrication of the school's classrooms allowed the building to be completed in just three months.
    • The bridge's prefabrication reduced on-site labor and minimized environmental impact.
    • Advances in prefabrication have made it possible to construct high-quality homes at lower cost.
  2. The act of creating something in a standardized or ready-made way, often with a negative connotation of lacking originality.
    • Some critics argue that the prefabrication of pop songs leads to a loss of artistic authenticity.
    • The prefabrication of excuses became a habit for him whenever he was late.
    • The prefabrication of news stories by a few large agencies limits diversity of viewpoints.
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