production
- 01 B1 Intermediate
the process of making or growing things to be sold.
the systematic process of manufacturing, growing, or creating goods or components.
Simple“The company moved its car production to a larger factory last year.”
In context“The sudden increase in demand forced the electronics firm to streamline its production line to avoid significant shipping delays.”
SynonymsAntonyms - 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
the total amount of something that is produced.
the total quantity of a product or commodity yielded within a specific timeframe.
Simple“Oil production has increased steadily over the last few months.”
In context“Agricultural production reached record levels this season due to exceptionally favourable weather conditions and improved irrigation techniques.”
- 03 B1 Intermediate
a play, film, or broadcast, including the work that goes into making it.
the process of organising and presenting a dramatic work, or the work itself.
Simple“The school's production of 'Romeo and Juliet' was a huge success.”
In context“The high-budget production featured elaborate costumes and digital effects that transformed the small stage into a sprawling cityscape.”
Synonyms - 04 C1 Advanced
the act of showing something, like a document or ID, for people to check.
the act of bringing something forward for inspection or consideration.
Simple“The officer asked for the production of a valid driving licence.”
In context“The court ordered the production of all internal emails related to the contract negotiations to ensure full transparency during the trial.”
SynonymsAntonyms - 05 C1 Advanced
the place where finished software or websites are actually used by the public.
the live environment where software is deployed for end-users, as opposed to development or testing stages.
Simple“We need to test the new feature thoroughly before we move it to production.”
In context“The engineering team spent the weekend monitoring the production servers after the latest update caused unexpected latency for international users.”
Usageoften used as a modifier, as in 'production server' or 'production code'
Synonymslive environmentAntonyms - 06 B2 Upper Intermediate
an activity that is made much more complicated or dramatic than it needs to be.
an elaborate or exaggerated display or process that is more complex than the situation warrants.
Simple“He made a big production out of simply choosing a place for dinner.”
In context“She made such a production of clearing her desk that everyone in the office stopped working to watch her.”
Usageusually follows 'make a' or 'make such a'
Synonyms
Usage production company · production capacity · agricultural production
From Middle English produccioun, from Old French production, from Latin prōductiō, prōductiōnem (“a lengthening, prolonging”). Equivalent to produce + -tion. See produce.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.