production

CEFRB1

/pɹəˈdʌkʃən/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    The process of making goods, films, music, or other things.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    The act of producing, making or creating something.

Examples

  • In communism, the means of production are owned by the state.

  • We have cut back production by 20%.

At a glance

Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
3

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. The act of bringing something forward, out, etc., for use or consideration.

  2. The act of being produced.

  3. The total amount produced.

More examples

In context

  • The widget making machine is being used for production now.

  • The widgets are coming out of production now.

  • They hope to increase spaghetti production next year.

Quick test

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Question 1 · Quick check

The film's blank was delayed due to heavy rain damaging the outdoor sets.

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Origin

noun

From Middle English produccioun, from Old French production, from Latin prōductiō, prōductiōnem (“a lengthening, prolonging”). Equivalent to produce + -tion. See produce.