production
pruh-DUHKSHN
Production (noun) means the process of making or manufacturing something. Example: “Production of the new model starts next month.”
noun
1
The process of making or manufacturing something.
"Production of the new model starts next month."
"Rising costs slowed production at the bakery last winter."
"Cheese production depends on good milk and careful timing."
2
A staged performance, such as a play or film.
"The theater’s production of Hamlet received rave reviews."
"We bought tickets for a new production at the local theatre."
"The director spent months planning the production of the film."
3
The live environment where software runs for real users, as opposed to testing.
"The bug only appeared once the update went to production."
"Never test new code in production without a backup plan."
"The team monitors production around the clock for errors."
How to use production
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe act or process of making something, staging a show, or (in tech) the live version of software.
Common pairings
mass production
stage production
in production
production line
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Etymology
From Old French production, from Latin prōductiō, "a lengthening, an extending," from prōdūcō — the same root as produce.
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Rhymes for production
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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Frequently asked questions
What does “production” mean?
The word “production” means the process of making or manufacturing something. In plain terms, the act or process of making something, staging a show, or (in tech) the live version of software.
How do you pronounce “production”?
“Production” is pronounced pruh-DUHKSHN (/pɹəˈdʌkʃən/ in IPA).
How do you use “production” in a sentence?
Here is “production” used in a sentence: “Production of the new model starts next month.”
What part of speech is “production”?
“Production” is a noun.
Where does the word “production” come from?
The word “production” comes from Latin. From Old French production, from Latin prōductiō, "a lengthening, an extending," from prōdūcō — the same root as produce.
Is “production” a common word?
“Production” is a very common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A2 level.
How many meanings does “production” have?
“Production” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the process of making or manufacturing something.
What is the difference between production and manufacturing?
Manufacturing specifically means making goods on a large scale, usually with machinery in a factory. Production is broader: it covers the whole process of creating something, including films, crops, energy, or ideas, not just physical goods. All manufacturing is a kind of production, but plenty of production is not manufacturing.
What are the types of production?
Common categories include job production, making one item at a time to order; batch production, making groups of identical items; and mass or flow production, continuous large-scale output. Economists also speak of primary production (raw materials), secondary (manufacturing), and tertiary (services), each describing a different stage of the economy.
What is the difference between production and a product?
Production is the process, the act of making something. A product is the finished result, the thing you end up with. In short, production creates the product. The words share a root but describe different points: one is the ongoing activity, the other is its concrete outcome.
Why is production important?
Production turns raw materials, labour, and ideas into the goods and services people need. It drives economies, creates jobs, and shapes a country's wealth and living standards. Efficient production means more output from the same resources, which lowers costs and makes goods more widely and affordably available.
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