production

noun

pro·​duc·​tion prə-ˈdək-shən 

prō-

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

often attributive : something not specially designed or customized and usually mass-produced

a production car

production housing

productional

prə-ˈdək-sh(ə-)nəl 

prō-

adjective

Synonyms

• affair
• fruit
• handiwork
• labor
• output
• produce
• product
• thing
• work
• yield

Examples of production in a Sentence

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Their comments hinted at a long list of differences to be discussed, including Taiwan and the South China Sea, and trade and human rights, China’s support for Russia and the production and export of synthetic opioid precursors. —Matthew Lee, Fortune, 26 Apr. 2024

As the production progresses toward the late sixties through the 1980s and into the present, the trio is evicted five times, moving together and apart in varied apartments and condos. —Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 26 Apr. 2024

The program, which Harlow most recently hosted alongside Phil Mattingly, was effectively canceled earlier this year, with production moving to Atlanta. —Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Apr. 2024

The simple-yet-elegant production (the artist produced the song himself) matches Chris’ vocal fragility on this stunning new single. —Stephen Daw, Billboard, 26 Apr. 2024

The song plays with an upbeat electronic beat, courtesy of production from producers Cruz, Eiby, Finesse, Jerom Su’a, and Tainy. —Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 26 Apr. 2024

Two years after production supposedly began, a single example has yet to been delivered. —Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 26 Apr. 2024

Grammy-nominee and Emmy Award-winner Sam Wrench (Taylor Swift - The Eras Tour) will direct the upcoming production. —Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 25 Apr. 2024

This production is being presented in association with Diversionary Theatre. —David L. Coddon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Apr. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

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

Phrases Containing production

• co-production
• go into production
• go out of production
• hyper-production
• in production
• mass production
• out of production
• pair production
• pre-production
• production control
• production line

Kids Definition

production

noun

pro·​duc·​tion prə-ˈdək-shən 

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