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production
noun pro·duc·tion \prə-ˈdək-shən, prō-\
: the process of making or growing something for sale or use
: the process of making something naturally
: the process of making a play, movie, television show, record, etc.
Full Definition of PRODUCTION
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a : the act or process of producing b : the creation of utility; especially : the making of goods available for use
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: total output especially of a commodity or an industry
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often attributive : something not specially designed or customized and usually mass-produced <a production car> <production housing>
— pro·duc·tion·al \-shnəl, -shə-nəl\ adjective
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First Known Use of PRODUCTION
15th century
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production
noun pro·duc·tion \prə-ˈdək-shən\
Definition of PRODUCTION for Kids
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: something prepared for public presentation <a television production>
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: the act of manufacturing <production of cars>
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: the amount brought forth <Miners have increased production of coal.>
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