1 the activity of organizing the practical and financial matters relating to the preparation of a film, play, or television or radio programme:
2 the act of taking something out and showing it:
Entry to the club is only permitted on production (= the showing) of a membership card.
3 a movie, television program, play, or other entertainment, or the work of organizing the practical matters involved in a show:
[ U ] She’s hoping to get into television production.
4 (of living things) the process of making a natural substance, such as a hormone
5 the process of making or growing goods to be sold, or the amount of goods made or grown:
mass production
Agricultural production has increased dramatically this year.
6 the process of producing commodities (= oil, metals, crops, etc.) or manufacturing goods to be sold:
production costs/processes/targets Many businesses have moved their manufacturing operations to Asia to lower their production costs.
a decline/fall/increase in production Opec is expected to agree to an increase in production.
8 the department in a company that makes goods:
9 the amount of goods or products that are made or grown by a company or country:
10 the activity of organizing the practical and financial details of a film, television programme, etc.:
11 the act of providing something to be examined:
Refunds will only be given on production of a receipt.
The government has pledged to reduce the amount of chemicals used in food production.
The drug is still being tested and will not go into commercial production for at least two years.
Existing methods of production are expensive and inefficient.
Prices of goods are governed by the cost of the raw materials, as well as by the cost of production and distribution.
The company expects to resume production of the vehicle again after a two-month break.
All the major theatres now have sponsors, especially for high-cost productions.
The local drama group is staging a production of the musical 'Grease'.
The firm determines its production plans to maximize its profit.
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