producing
English meaning: Producing
Definition
To yield, make or manufacture; to generate.
Example
“The new plant will be capable of producing thousands of cars a year.”
Another example: “These bacteria are responsible for producing the cheese's distinctive flavour.”
Usage — When, Where & How
Present participle of 'produce', meaning to make, generate, or yield. Used across manufacturing, agriculture, entertainment, and science. Neutral register. Note stress: proDUCE (verb) vs PROduce (noun, vegetables).
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
From Latin 'producere' (to lead forth, bring forth), from 'pro-' (forward) plus 'ducere' (to lead), entering English in the 15th century.
Synonyms
- making
- generating
- manufacturing
- yielding
- creating
Antonyms / Opposites
- consuming
- destroying
Related Words
- submerged
- erect
- newscast
- scrutiny
- rpm
- torque
- directing
- propeller
- wines
- stems
Common Collocations
- producing results
- producing energy
- mass producing
- producing goods
- capable of producing
Word Forms
produce (v); produces; produced; producing; production (n); producer (n)
Word Tools
Tools & Calculators
Maturity = 146,932.81 · Interest earned = 46,932.81
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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- English
- English
- Script
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- Indo-European
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