production
Production is the process of making, growing, or creating something to be used or sold. It can refer to industrial manufacturing, the growing of food, or the creation of a creative performance like a play or movie.
Examples
3 of 5Our school put on a great production of 'Romeo and Juliet' last night.
Our school performed a great play of 'Romeo and Juliet' last night.
The government is monitoring the production of renewable energy to meet climate goals.
The government is watching the creation of renewable energy to meet climate goals.
Ugh, getting the whole family ready for the beach is such a big production!
Ugh, getting the whole family ready for the beach is such a big, complicated job!
Antonyms
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of 'Product-ION' as the 'Action' (suffix -ion) needed to create a 'Product'.
Quick Quiz
The car company had to stop _____ because they ran out of engine parts.
Correct!
The correct answer is: production
Examples
Our school put on a great production of 'Romeo and Juliet' last night.
everydayOur school performed a great play of 'Romeo and Juliet' last night.
The government is monitoring the production of renewable energy to meet climate goals.
formalThe government is watching the creation of renewable energy to meet climate goals.
Ugh, getting the whole family ready for the beach is such a big production!
informalUgh, getting the whole family ready for the beach is such a big, complicated job!
Scholars examine the production of textile goods during the Industrial Revolution.
academicScholars look at the making of cloth goods during the Industrial Revolution.
The manager decided to increase production to meet the high demand for the new phone.
businessThe manager decided to make more items to meet the high demand for the new phone.
Antonyms
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
in production
currently being made
go into production
to start the manufacturing process
make a production of
to make something more complicated than it needs to be
Often Confused With
A 'product' is the final item you buy; 'production' is the process of making it.
As a noun, 'produce' (accent on first syllable) usually refers to farm-grown food like fruits and vegetables.
Usage Notes
Use 'production' when discussing the act of manufacturing goods or the organization behind a theatrical performance. In informal English, it can also describe an over-complicated situation.
Common Mistakes
Learners often use 'produce' as a noun when they mean 'production' (e.g., saying 'The produce of cars' instead of 'The production of cars').
Memory Tip
Think of 'Product-ION' as the 'Action' (suffix -ion) needed to create a 'Product'.
Word Origin
From the Latin 'productio', which means 'a lengthening' or 'prolonging'.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
In Western theater and film, a 'production' includes everything from the lighting to the acting, emphasizing the collaborative effort.
Quick Quiz
The car company had to stop _____ because they ran out of engine parts.
Correct!
The correct answer is: production
Related Grammar Rules
Related Vocabulary
Related Words
proceed
C1The noun form, typically used in the plural 'proceeds,' refers to the total amount of money received from a particular event, sale, or activity. It is a formal term used in academic, legal, and business contexts to describe the result of a financial transaction or fundraising effort.
individual
C1Relating to a single person or thing as distinct from a group. It describes something that is intended for, or used by, one person rather than a collective entity.
appropriately
B2To perform an action in a manner that is suitable, right, or proper for a particular situation, person, or occasion. It implies following specific social norms, professional standards, or logical requirements.
region
B2A region is an area of land that has common features, such as geography, climate, or culture, which distinguish it from other areas. It can refer to a large part of a country or the world and is often used in administrative or scientific contexts to organize space.
resource
B2A stock or supply of money, materials, staff, and other assets that can be drawn on by a person or organization in order to function effectively. In academic and informational contexts, it refers to a source of information or expertise used to support research or learning.
to
A1Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.
and
A1A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.
a
A1A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.
that
A1This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.
I
A1The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.
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