production
gb/pɹədˈʌkʃən/ us/pɹədˈʌkʃən/
B1
English
~ 700
Senses
0 senses
Noun
B1
action
1
The process of making goods
When people or machines make goods or materials in large numbers.
Usage pattern:
[someone/something] is in production
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'production' with 'product'. 'Production' is the process; 'product' is the thing made.
Synonyms
manufacture (Often refers specifically to industrial-scale making of goods.)
Antonyms
consumption (Refers to the use of goods rather than their creation.)
Collocations
mass production
|increase production
|production process
|production line
|production costs
Themes
business
|manufacturing
|economics
|work
Examples
- The factory has increased its production to meet demand.
- Production of the new model will start in March.
- We need to cut production costs to stay competitive.
- Car production fell by 10% last year.
- The production process has been streamlined.
Learner examples
- The factory makes cars in large production.
- Production of food is important for a country.
- They want to make more shoes, so they will increase production.
- Production in the factory is very fast.
Noun
B1
action
2
Making a movie or play
The work of making a movie, play, or show.
Usage pattern:
[someone] works on/in [a/the] production
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse 'production' as the finished film or play; here it means the making process.
Synonyms
show (Informal term for a performance, not the process.)
Antonyms
audience (Refers to the viewers rather than the creators of a performance.)
Collocations
film production
|stage production
|television production
|musical production
Themes
entertainment
|arts
|arts_entertainment
|work
Examples
- She was involved in the production of several hit movies.
- The stage production received excellent reviews.
- Production of the series will begin next month.
- The musical was a lavish production.
- He works in television production.
Learner examples
- They are working on a new film production.
- The school made a stage production of 'Romeo and Juliet'.
- She loves working in theater production.
- TV production takes many people.
Noun
technical
B2
quantity
3
Quantity produced over time
How much of something is made in a certain time.
Usage pattern:
[production] of [something] reached [amount]
Synonyms
output (Commonly used in technical or economic contexts for measurable quantity produced.)
Antonyms
shortage (Refers to not having enough produced to meet demand.)
Collocations
oil production
|energy production
|annual production
|crop production
Themes
economics
|manufacturing
|science
|business
|finance
Examples
- Oil production has increased significantly this year.
- The country's wheat production dropped after the drought.
- Factory production hit a record high in June.
- Energy production from renewable sources is growing.
- Annual production exceeded expectations.
Learner examples
- Oil production is high this year.
- The farm has low crop production this season.
- Energy production from wind is growing.
- Car production was slow last month.
unknown
B1
entity
4
A created artistic work or show
A movie, play, or show that people have made for others to watch.
Synonyms
performance (Focuses on the act of performing rather than the whole created work.)
Antonyms
rehearsal (A practice session before the final artistic work is presented.)
Collocations
Broadway production
|film production
|school production
Themes
arts
|entertainment
|arts_entertainment
|communication
Examples
- We saw an excellent Broadway production last night.
- The film is a joint production between two studios.
- Her latest stage production has been praised by critics.
- The school put on a lively production of 'Annie'.
- It was an impressive television production.
Learner examples
- We saw a school production yesterday.
- The movie was a big Hollywood production.
- They made a new theater production for children.
- The TV station showed a new production.
Grammar
Dictionary form
production
IPA
GB/pɹədˈʌkʃən/
US/pɹədˈʌkʃən/
Syllables & stress
pro - duc - tion (3 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (duc)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: production
- Plural: production, productions
Word family
Forms
productions
noun
Core family
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
unproductive
adjective
Advanced or less common
productively
adverb
Expressions
go into production
1/ɡˈoʊ ˈɪntu pɹədˈʌkʃən/
fixed phrase
Start being made for sale/use
To begin making something on a large scale for selling or using.
Examples
- The device will go into production next spring.
- If sales are good, the design will go into production.
in production
1/ˈɪn pɹədˈʌkʃən/
fixed phrase
Currently being made
Something is being made now, often in large amounts or officially as part of work.
Examples
- The new car model is now in production.
- This product has been in production since 2010.
post-production
1/pˈoʊst pɹədˈʌkʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
After-recording work on media
Work on a movie, show, or audio after it is filmed or recorded, before it is ready to show people.
Examples
- The film is now in post-production and will be released soon.
- Post-production took six months due to special effects.
Mass production
1/mˈæs pɹədˈʌkʃən/
fixed phrase
Making goods in large amounts quickly
Making many products quickly and all the same, usually in a factory.
Examples
- Mass production made cars cheaper for everyone.
- Mass production made cars affordable for many people.
- The company specializes in mass production of electronics.
- The company uses mass production to keep costs low.