Production
UK /["/prəˈdʌkʃn/"]/US /["/prəˈdʌkʃn/"]/
Definition
the process of growing or making food, goods or materials, especially large quantities
In simple words: The process of making or creating something.
Examples
- The production of the new film has begun this week.
- In agriculture, production can be affected by weather conditions.
- The factory increased its production to meet the rising demand.
- The music production was completed ahead of schedule.
- The play's production was praised for its innovative set design.
Usage notes
Used in business, manufacturing, and art contexts. Avoid in casual conversations unless making a specific point about creation.
Grammar pattern
production + of + object
Memory hint
Think of 'produce' – both relate to creating something.
Collocations
- full
- full-scale
- large-scale
- level
- volume
- rate
- be in
- go into
- go out of
- increase
- rise
- fall
- facility
- line
- plant
- a cut in production
- a fall in production
- an increase in production
- full
- full-scale
- large-scale
- level
- volume
- rate
- be in
- go into
- go out of
- increase
- rise
- fall
- facility
- line
- plant
- a cut in production
- a fall in production
- an increase in production
- full
- full-scale
- large-scale
- level
- volume
- rate
- be in
- go into
- go out of
- increase
- rise
- fall
- facility
- line
- plant
- a cut in production
- a fall in production
- an increase in production
- successful
- controversial
- lavish
Synonyms
- creation
- manufacturing
- output
- generation
- assembly
Antonyms
- destruction
- dismantling
Common mistakes
- Confused with 'product', thinking they mean the same thing
- Using 'production' as a verb instead of the noun form
- Misplacing it in a sentence, leading to unclear meaning