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Off-the-rack

Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-003979

Describing manufactured goods, particularly clothing, that are produced in standard sizes and designs for general sale, rather than being custom-made for an individual. These items are ready for immediate purchase and wear, offering convenience and lower cost compared to bespoke alternatives. This production method relies on standardized measurements and mass manufacturing processes.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-IND-003979
FieldIndustrial and trades
SubjectManufacturing
Synonymsoff-the-peg; ready-to-wear
TranslationsGerman: von der Stange; Spanish: listo para usar; French: prêt-à-porter
Record as JSON
{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-003979",
  "term": "Off-the-rack",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "Describing manufactured goods, particularly clothing, that are produced in standard sizes and designs for general sale, rather than being custom-made for an individual. These items are ready for immediate purchase and wear, offering convenience and lower cost compared to bespoke alternatives. This production method relies on standardized measurements and mass manufacturing processes.",
  "synonyms": [
    "off-the-peg",
    "ready-to-wear"
  ],
  "subject": "Manufacturing",
  "translations": {
    "de": "von der Stange",
    "es": "listo para usar",
    "fr": "prêt-à-porter"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/off-the-rack/"
}

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