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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The Real Housewives of London began production in March 2025, with six bold, dynamic, and successful socialites showcasing the luxury of living in the UK’s iconic capital.
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Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 15 July 2025
This syngas has a wide range of potential applications, including the production of hydrogen fuel.
—David Blekhman, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
Fussell has set ambitious growth goals, acquiring production banners in various countries, buying full control of streamer BritBox, and targeting to double the business’ 2021/2022 revenue and profit by 2027/2028.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 15 July 2025
This new translation will the first step in a planned future rollout of the show, including future concert dates and plans for a fully stage production that will be announced in 2026.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 July 2025
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Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 15 July 2025
This syngas has a wide range of potential applications, including the production of hydrogen fuel.
—David Blekhman, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
Fussell has set ambitious growth goals, acquiring production banners in various countries, buying full control of streamer BritBox, and targeting to double the business’ 2021/2022 revenue and profit by 2027/2028.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 15 July 2025
This new translation will the first step in a planned future rollout of the show, including future concert dates and plans for a fully stage production that will be announced in 2026.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for production
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“Production.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/production. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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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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