Production

/prəˈdʌkʃən/

Meaning & Definition

noun
The process of manufacturing or creating goods and services.
The production of electric cars has increased significantly in recent years.
The total amount of something that is produced.
The country's agricultural production has risen due to better farming techniques.
A work of art, especially a play, film, or music, created for public performance.
The theater company will present a new production of Shakespeare's 'Hamlet'.
The act of producing or bringing forth.
The production of ideas can be as important as the production of physical goods.

Etymology

From Latin 'productio', from 'producere', meaning 'to lead forward'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

film production
The process of creating a film, including filming, editing, and post-production.
mass production
The manufacturing of large quantities of standardized products.
production line
A sequence of processes in a factory for manufacturing goods.

Related Words

producer
A person or company that creates and arranges the production of something.
product
An item produced for sale.
productive
Yielding favorable or profitable results.

Slang Meanings

Production in a casual context often refers to any kind of output or creation.
That new track is straight fire! The production is on point.
In the music industry, it can imply the quality or style of music production.
This beat has a lot of character in its production.