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production definition

pro·duc·tion (prə duk′s̸hən, prō-)

noun

  1. the act or process of producing
  2. the rate of producing or amount produced
    1. something produced; product
    2. a work of art, literature, etc.
    3. a work produced on the stage, as a film, etc.
  4. Econ. the creation of economic value; producing of goods and services

Etymology: LME < MFr < L productio

adjective

designating or of a product, as a motor vehicle or boat, made in quantity for general sale
production Idioms

make a production (out) of

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Informal to dwell on, fuss over, elaborate, etc. needlessly and annoyingly

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2005 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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