production (A2)

noun

Pronunciation: /prəˈdʌkʃən/

Definition

The process of making or growing goods.

Examples

• The factory's production of cars increased last year.

• We need to improve the production of this new phone.

• The film's production was very expensive.

How to Use production

production of (prepositional phrase)

Shows what is being made or grown. — "The production of coffee is important for the economy."

in production (collocation)

Currently being made or manufactured. — "This model is no longer in production."

production costs (collocation)

The money spent to make something. — "High production costs can affect the final price."

Synonyms of production

Words with a similar meaning to production:

• making
• creation
• manufacturing
• output

Antonyms of production

Words with the opposite meaning to production:

• consumption
• destruction

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