noun
- companies or manufacturers that design and produce computer chips or semiconductors
Usage: plural form; typically refers to large industrial corporations in the technology sector
Examples
- Major chipmakers like Intel and TSMC compete for market dominance.
- The chipmakers announced new production facilities to meet growing demand.
- Chipmakers are investing heavily in advanced manufacturing technology.
- Several chipmakers reported record profits this quarter.
- The shortage of semiconductors affected chipmakers worldwide.