Production
/prəˈdʌkʃən/
nounB1
Definition
Production means the action of making or creating things. It is often used when talking about making products in factories or creating shows, films, or other creative works. Production involves all the steps needed to get from an idea or raw materials to a finished product or performance.
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The process of making goods or products, usually in factories
- •The production of cars has increased this year.
- •This factory is known for the production of high-quality shoes.
- •Production stopped because of a machine problem.
The act of creating a play, film, or other artistic work
- •The theater's latest production was very popular.
- •They spent months in production before the movie was released.
- •Production of the new TV series will start next month.
Make It Stick
- ✓Think of 'production' like 'make' (A1 word), but for bigger or more organized processes, not just simple actions
- ✓Picture a factory where many workers and machines work together to create cars or toys
- ✓It's the feeling of busy activity when people are working hard to build or create something important
- ✓Sounds like 'pro-DUCK-shun' → Imagine a duck producing eggs one after another, like things being made one after another
- ✓Think of a movie set where many people help to produce a film, from actors to camera workers
- ✓NOT like 'product' (the thing made), production is the whole process to make the product
- ✓NOT like 'creation' (more general), production is often about making many copies or large amounts
- ✓NOT like 'consumption' (using something), production is about making or giving, not using
Try Other Words
- •Manufacturing: making goods in large amounts, especially in factories (Use when talking about industrial or factory work)
- •Creation: the act of bringing something new into existence (Use when focusing on the start or idea, less on quantity)
- •Output: the amount of something produced (Use when talking about the quantity or result rather than the process)
- •Performance: a live show or presentation (Use when referring to plays, concerts, or artistic events)
Unboxing
- •Word parts: 'pro-' (forward, for) + 'duct' (lead, bring) + '-ion' (noun suffix meaning action or process)
- •Etymology: From Latin 'productio,' meaning 'a bringing forth' or 'leading forward'
- •Historical development: Originally meant the act of bringing something out or forward; later used for making goods or creative works
- •Modern usage: Commonly used for factory work and creative arts to describe the process of making or creating something
- •Key insight: Production is about the full process, from start to finish, of making something real or usable
Reflect & Connect
•How does production differ when making physical goods compared to making a movie or play?
•Can you think of examples where production is important in your daily life or community?
Fill in the blanks
1.The production of cars ___ when the factory machines broke down last week.
2.In theater, production ___ many different people working together, like actors and directors.
3.Unlike consumption, production is about ___ things, not using them.
4.The factory increased production ___ to meet the higher demand for toys.
5.During the film production, they had to ___ many scenes before the final cut.
6.Production usually involves ___ steps from raw materials to finished products.
7.When production is slow, it can ___ the supply of goods in the market.