production
noun
pro·duc·tion
prə-ˈdək-shən 
prō-
1
2
a
: the act or process of producing
b
: the creation of utility
especially
: the making of goods available for use
3
: total output especially of a commodity or an industry
4
: something not specially designed or customized and usually mass-produced
—often used before another noun
a production car
production housing
Examples of production in a Sentence
the production of grain weapons
the body's production of red blood cells
I took a course in film production.
He has a job in television production.
We saw a stage production of the novel.
The director wants her in his next production.
the annual production of coal
a rise in oil production
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Cost-cutting measures, better alignment of production with demand, and improved software and electrification strategies will be crucial, analysts say.
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Neil Winton, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
All of those players have had more production and less off-the-field drama than Williams, but with another strong season, Williams could solidify himself as one of the top No. 2 receivers in the league.
—Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 30 May 2025
Replacing the struggling Wade with the scorching hot O'Hearn could provide not only an instant spark, but constant production in the Giants lineup for the remainder of the season.
—Andrew Wright, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 May 2025
Then, nutrients should also be considered, remembering that factors like a high nitrogen level can inhibit production in fruiting vegetables while increasing production for leafy ones.
—Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 30 May 2025
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Neil Winton, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
All of those players have had more production and less off-the-field drama than Williams, but with another strong season, Williams could solidify himself as one of the top No. 2 receivers in the league.
—Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 30 May 2025
Replacing the struggling Wade with the scorching hot O'Hearn could provide not only an instant spark, but constant production in the Giants lineup for the remainder of the season.
—Andrew Wright, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 May 2025
Then, nutrients should also be considered, remembering that factors like a high nitrogen level can inhibit production in fruiting vegetables while increasing production for leafy ones.
—Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 30 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for production
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production
noun
pro·duc·tion
prə-ˈdək-shən
1
: something produced
2
: the act or process of producing
3
: the amount produced : total output
annual production of coal
4
: something exaggerated out of proportion to its importance
made a big production out of ordering lunch
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