Production
/prəˈdʌkʃən/
Definitions
3 meaningsThe act or process of making or creating something, especially goods or services.
/prəˈdʌkʃən/
The act of creating or manufacturing something.
The company announced a significant increase in production.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're making a cake. Production is all the steps and ingredients you use to *produce* that delicious treat. It's the whole process, from gathering eggs to taking it out of the oven!
👶 For kids: Making things! Like when a factory makes toys or when a farm grows food.
More Examples
This factory is dedicated to the production of high-quality electronics.
The film's production took over two years.
How It's Used
"The factory increased its production of automobiles."
"Farmers are expecting a bumper crop production this year."
The result or outcome of a process; something that has been produced.
/prəˈdʌkʃən/
Something that is produced; a product.
The car is a high-quality production of this manufacturing plant.
💡 Simply: Think of it like the stuff that comes out of a machine or a creative project. It's the *result* of making something. For example, the *production* could be a movie or the production could be the food harvested from a farm.
👶 For kids: The thing that gets made. Like the toy from the toy factory!
More Examples
The company is experiencing high levels of production of its widgets.
The museum exhibited the latest production from the artist.
How It's Used
"The country's total agricultural production has increased."
"The stage production of Hamlet was a success."
The process of putting on a play, film, or other performance, including all the elements involved.
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The presentation of a play, film, or other performance.
The school's production of 'Romeo and Juliet' was fantastic.
💡 Simply: Imagine a play or movie. The production is all the people, equipment, and planning that go into making it happen. It's the complete package!
👶 For kids: Putting on a show! Like the play at school or the movie you see at the cinema.
More Examples
The film's production values were impressive.
The director is in charge of the entire production.
How It's Used
"The Broadway production of 'Wicked' is very popular."
"The film's production budget was enormous."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Idioms & expressions
in production
Currently being made or manufactured.
"The new model is now in production."
production line
A series of workers and machines in a factory by which a thing is progressively assembled or manufactured.
"The car moved along the production line."
production value
The quality and cost of the technical elements of a film or television program, such as sets, costumes, and special effects.
"The movie had high production values and looked very polished."
From Late Latin *prōductiō* ("a drawing forth, prolonging, extension"), from Latin *prōductus*, past participle of *prōdūcere* ("to lead or bring forth, produce"), from *prō-* ("forth") + *dūcere* ("to lead").
The term 'production' has been used since the 15th century, initially referring to the act of bringing forth or exhibiting something.
Memory tip
Think of a factory line where things are being *produced*.
Word Origin
"to lead forth, produce"