Main Entry:

pro·duc·tion

Pronunciation:

\prə-ˈdək-shən, prō-\

Function:

noun

Date:

15th century

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 importance2 a: the act or process of producing b: the creation of utility ; especially : the making of goods available for use3: total output especially of a commodity or an industry4often attributive : something not specially designed or customized and usually mass-produced <a production car> <production housing>

— pro·duc·tion·al \-shnəl, -shə-n^əl\ adjective