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Definition production in American English

production noun

noun
/prəˈdʌkʃən/
1

the process of making or growing things in large quantities, especially in a factory or on a farm, so that they can be sold

Example

improvements in energy production and distribution

Example

the production of goods for sale in the Far East

Example

Our new line is already in production.

Example

Their latest car has just gone into production for the Japanese market.

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1.1

the amount of something that is made for sale, especially in a factory

Example

the need to increase production

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1.2

relating to production

Example

increases in production costs

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Example

the body's production of hormones

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3

a movie, play, television or radio program, CD, etc., especially when you are talking about the way it is created and performed

Example

a groundbreaking new production

Example

the Royal Shakespeare Company's production of Macbeth

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3.1

the job or process of organizing the work and money involved in making a movie, play, television program, CD, etc.

Example

She moved into production last year.

Example

a production company

4

the act of showing something so that it can be examined by someone

Example

Entry will only be allowed on production of a valid ticket.

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Definition production in American English