The use of clandestine methods to acquire secret information for commercial advantage. / Spying by an employer on labor union activities of employees and on labor unions.

(economics) An industry that processes raw materials produced by primary industry into goods suitable for tertiary industry to provide goods or services to consumers.

(chiefly Britain) A workplace protest by employees designed to inconvenience or disrupt the business of the employer.

Ability or capacity, as related to industry.

Made for use by businesses or manufacturers, as opposed to home consumers, and therefore typically larger, stronger, more difficult to operate, and less attractive in appearance.

(law, India, dated in England & Wales) A tribunal with jurisdiction to hear labour disputes.

disease or disability caused by employment, such as repetitive acts or exposure to chemicals.

Having a level of potency, concentration, or durability suitable for industrial tasks, as opposed to merely household tasks.

The sector of industry that involves the intellectual services: research, development, and information. It is considered the fourth basic industry.

Alternative spelling of preindustrial