26984 words

production

15 definitions • 23 examples
1
the process of making or growing goods to be sold:

Examples:

Coke is used in the production of steel.
We watched a video showing the various stages in the production of glass.
The company's new model will be going into production early next year.
2
the amount of something that is made or grown by a country or a company:

Examples:

Swedish industrial production has fallen steadily this year.
Wheat production has risen over the years.
3

Examples:

She's hoping to get into television production.
Disney's latest production (= film) looks likely to be its most successful ever.
4
a particular series of performances of a theatre entertainment such as a play or opera:

Examples:

They're doing a new production of Macbeth at the National Theatre.
5
the preparation and general quality of a musical recording's sound, showing the way in which the music was recorded rather than the quality of the singing and the music:

Examples:

George Martin did the production on the Beatles records.
6
the act of taking something out and showing it:

Examples:

Entry to the club is only permitted on production (= the showing) of a membership card.
7
a movie, television program, play, or other entertainment, or the work of organizing the practical matters involved in a show:

Examples:

[ C ] a terrific production of "The Wizard of Oz"
[ U ] She’s hoping to get into television production.
8
(of living things) the process of making a natural substance, such as a hormone
9
the process of making or growing goods to be sold, or the amount of goods made or grown:

Examples:

mass production
Agricultural production has increased dramatically this year.
10

Examples:

production costs/processes/targets Many businesses have moved their manufacturing operations to Asia to lower their production costs.
a decline/fall/increase in production Opec is expected to agree to an increase in production.
energy/food/oil production
11
to start/stop making a product:

Examples:

The popular model is scheduled to go out of production by the end of the year.
12
the department in a company that makes goods:

Examples:

The launch date has been announced so it is vital that Production deliver on time.
13
the amount of goods or products that are made or grown by a company or country:

Examples:

UK wheat production is forecast to be 700,000 tonnes higher than last year.
cut/expand/increase production
14

Examples:

The production company that owns the format has made huge profits from its adoption by networks around the world.
15
the act of providing something to be examined:

Examples:

Refunds will only be given on production of a receipt.

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