Word
production
Definitions
01making things
B1 · Intermediate Uncountable noun
n. the process of making or growing things to be sold.
n. the systematic process of manufacturing, growing, or creating goods or components.
“The company moved its car production to a larger factory last year.”
“The sudden increase in demand forced the electronics firm to streamline its production line to avoid significant shipping delays.”
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02total amount made
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun
n. the total amount of something that is produced.
n. the total quantity of a product or commodity yielded within a specific timeframe.
Español:producción
“Oil production has increased steadily over the last few months.”
“Agricultural production reached record levels this season due to exceptionally favourable weather conditions and improved irrigation techniques.”
03theatre or film
B1 · Intermediate Countable noun Theater
n. a play, film, or broadcast, including the work that goes into making it.
n. the process of organising and presenting a dramatic work, or the work itself.
“The school's production of 'Romeo and Juliet' was a huge success.”
“The high-budget production featured elaborate costumes and digital effects that transformed the small stage into a sprawling cityscape.”
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04showing evidence
C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Law Formal
n. the act of showing something, like a document or ID, for people to check.
n. the act of bringing something forward for inspection or consideration.
“The officer asked for the production of a valid driving licence.”
“The court ordered the production of all internal emails related to the contract negotiations to ensure full transparency during the trial.”
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05live software environment
C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Computing Technical
n. the place where finished software or websites are actually used by the public.
n. the live environment where software is deployed for end-users, as opposed to development or testing stages.
“We need to test the new feature thoroughly before we move it to production.”
“The engineering team spent the weekend monitoring the production servers after the latest update caused unexpected latency for international users.”
Usage
often used as a modifier, as in 'production server' or 'production code'
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06unnecessary fuss
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Informal
n. an activity that is made much more complicated or dramatic than it needs to be.
n. an elaborate or exaggerated display or process that is more complex than the situation warrants.
“He made a big production out of simply choosing a place for dinner.”
“She made such a production of clearing her desk that everyone in the office stopped working to watch her.”
Usage
usually follows 'make a' or 'make such a'
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Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “production” in context.
Adjective
01. agricultural production
“The country relies heavily on agricultural production for its economy.”
adj + noun
02. increased production
“The company hired more staff to handle the increased production needs.”
adj + noun
03. increasing production
“Increasing production is the main goal for the factory this year.”
adj + noun
Noun
04. food production
“New farming methods have helped to increase global food production.”
noun + noun
05. mass production
“The mass production of cars made them affordable for many families.”
noun + noun
06. production system
“The factory is updating its production system to be more efficient.”
noun + noun
07. production company
08. production capacity
Real-World Examples
“The long-gestating, heavy-duty truck first introduced in concept form in 2017 is finally in volume production as of April 2026 — nearly a decade after its initial introduction.” “Economists polled by Reuters had forecast production edging up 0.1% after a previously reported unchanged reading in May.” “U.S. factory production was unexpectedly unchanged in May after gains in the prior months, which some economists said were related to businesses building up inventory in anticipation of shortages and higher prices due to the war in the Middle East.” “Production at factories advanced 0.5% on a year-over-year basis in March.” Etymology
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.
Word family
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NOUN
Domains
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Very common
- Level
- B1 · IntermediateOxford
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「カタカナ語」 data: JMdict (EDRDG), CC BY-SA 4.0
‘외래어’ data: 한국어기초사전 (국립국어원), CC BY-SA 2.0 KR
Traducciones: Kaikki.org (Wiktionary), CC BY-SA 4.0