production

noun

pro·​duc·​tion prə-ˈdək-shən How to pronounce production (audio)
prō-
Synonyms of productionnext
1
a
: something produced : product
b(1)
: a literary or artistic work
(2)
: a work presented to the public (as on the stage or screen or over the air)
c
: something exaggerated out of proportion to its importance
2
a
: the act or process of producing
b
: the creation of utility
especially : the making of goods available for use
3
: total output especially of a commodity or an industry
4
: something not specially designed or customized and usually mass-produced
—often used before another noun
a production car
production housing
productional
prə-ˈdək-sh(ə-)nəl How to pronounce production (audio)
prō-
adjective

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the production of grain weapons the body's production of red blood cells I took a course in film production. He has a job in television production. We saw a stage production of the novel. The director wants her in his next production. the annual production of coal a rise in oil production
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China could reduce its advanced-chip supply deficit over the next decade as domestic production expands, but lithography is a major obstacle to semiconductor self-sufficiency, according to a Goldman Sachs analysis reported by a Chinese media outlet. — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2026 Inconsistent performance and a rash of injuries, however, have compromised his production and value ever since. — Will Sammon, New York Times, 30 Aug. 2026 As high-quality synthetic re-creations become cheap and accessible, cloning has become a more desirable option for studios struggling with runaway production costs. — Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026 That light exposure triggers the production of chlorophyll in the potato’s skin (the same pigment responsible for turning leaves green). — Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 29 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for production

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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The first known use of production was in the 15th century

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“Production.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/production. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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production

noun
pro·​duc·​tion prə-ˈdək-shən How to pronounce production (audio)
1
: something produced
2
: the act or process of producing
3
: the amount produced : total output
annual production of coal
4
: something exaggerated out of proportion to its importance
made a big production out of ordering lunch

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