production  /prə ˈdək ʃən/ ? Meaning of "production"

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Definition(s):

  1. (n) the act or process of producing something
  2. (n) a presentation for the stage or screen or radio or television
  3. (n) an artifact that has been created by someone or some process
  4. (n) (law) the act of exhibiting in a court of law
  5. (n) the quantity of something (as a commodity) that is created (usually within a given period of time)
  6. (n) a display that is exaggerated or unduly complicated
  7. (n) (economics) manufacturing or mining or growing something (usually in large quantities) for sale
  8. (n) the creation of value or wealth by producing goods and services

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Usage(s):

  1. Scarcely three months ago, the worst bottleneck in the defense production program was machine tools.
  2. The second ingredient is a system of production councils in which union and management attack production costs.
  3. It's the End of Oil World oil production is about to reach a peak and go into its final decline.

Quotes

  1. "I continue to believe that domestic oil production is an important part of our overall strategy for energy security," Mr. Obama said, addressing concerns about whether the administration would continue with its plan to increase drilling in the...
    on Apr 30, 2010 By: Barack Obama Source: New York Times (blog)

  2. He added, "Both as a co-writer and as a director, I wish the production nothing but the very best of luck and I will be first in line to see the finished product."
    on Jun 28, 2010 By: Guillermo del Toro Source: RTT News

  3. ...whose company IAC/Interactive Corp. is a far-flung array of Internet properties, said in a statement that Silverman will lead the creation of a "truly integrated and truly interactive new-media production entity, a next-generation...
    on Jul 27, 2009 By: Barry Diller Source: Los Angeles Times

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