production
English meaning: Production
Definition
The act of producing, making or creating something.
Example
“The widget making machine is being used for production now.”
Another example: “The lavish stage production won several awards for its design.”
Usage — When, Where & How
The act or process of making goods, or the goods themselves; also a theatrical, film or TV work ('a stage production'). Common in manufacturing, agriculture, economics and the arts. Neutral register.
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
From Latin 'productio' 'a lengthening, bringing forth', from 'producere' 'to lead forth'; early 17th century.
Synonyms
Antonyms / Opposites
- consumption
- destruction
Related Words
- tonnes
- tons
- productions
- handled
- consumption
- broadway
- ceased
- filming
- producers
- designer
Common Collocations
- mass production
- film production
- in production
- production line
- production costs
- stage production
Word Forms
produce (v); production (n); productions (pl); producer (n); productive (adj)
Word Tools
Literary Heritage
“To thine own self be true, and it must follow, as the night the day, thou canst not then be false to any man.”
/To thine own self be true/
“Be honest with yourself — and as naturally as night follows day, you will be unable to be false to others.”
“I'm nobody! Who are you? Are you nobody, too?”
/I'm nobody! Who are you?/
“I am nobody — and that quiet anonymity is more honest than the noise of public fame.”
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